Legal Opinion · Dissent

White v. Mississippi Department of Corrections

Court of Appeals of Mississippi

Decided July 21, 2009No. 2008-WC-01309-COAPublished

1DissentCarlton, J.

¶ 20. Because I find the majority’s analysis in this case exceeds this Court’s scope of review, I must respectfully dissent. I find ample evidence in the record to support the Commission’s finding that White failed to satisfy her burden of proof that she experienced a compensable injury to her back. Therefore, I would affirm the trial court’s judgment, which affirmed the Commission’s denial of benefits.

¶ 21. This Court’s standard of review in a workers’ compensation appeal is limited. This Court must determine only whether the decision of the Commission is supported by substantial evidence.…

2Cases cited19 opinions

  1. Fought v. Stuart C. Irby Co.Mississippi Supreme Court · 1988
  2. Vance v. Twin River Homes, Inc.Mississippi Supreme Court · 1994
  3. Hedge v. Leggett & Platt, Inc.Mississippi Supreme Court · 1994
  4. ABC Mfg. Corp. v. DoyleMississippi Supreme Court · 1999
  5. Big" 2" Engine Rebuilders v. FreemanMississippi Supreme Court · 1980

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