State Accident Fund v. South Carolina Second Injury Fund

The State Accident Fund (Appellant) appeals an order from the Appellate Panel of the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission (the Commission) denying Appellant’s request for reimbursement from the South Carolina Second Injury Fund (Respondent) for benefits paid to Johnny Adger (Claimant), who suffered from preexisting diabetes when a work-related injury occurred. We reverse and remand.

Facts/Procedural Background

Claimant suffered an accidental injury to his left knee on August 17, 2007, while working as a police officer with the Manning Police Department. As a result, Claimant was…