McAnelly v. Wilson Pallet & Crate Co.

McGEE, Judge.

Plaintiff David McAnelly owned and operated the Wilson Pallet and Crate Company as a sole proprietorship. Plaintiff was actively engaged in the operation of the business, performing managerial and administrative duties as well as driving a forklift, loading trucks, operating the saw, assembling pallets, and making deliveries. Pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-2(2) (1991), plaintiff elected to include himself as an employee under the workers’ compensation coverage for the business.

Plaintiff was injured 17 November 1989 in a job-related motor vehicle accident which gave rise to this…