Legal Opinion

Carr v. FedEx Ground Package System, Inc.

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided October 2, 2012No. A12A1014PublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

McFadden, Judge.

This is an action for personal injuries, which Lester Carr sustained while working at a FedEx facility. His wife, Charlene Carr — individually and as his guardian and the conservator over his person and property — appeals from the grant of summary judgment to FedEx Ground Package System, Inc. (“FedEx”). FedEx contends that the action is barred by the exclusive remedy provision of the Workers’ Compensation Act. Because, under the terms of the Act, FedEx was Lester Carr’s statutory employer at the time of the injury, we agree.

Charlene Carr argues in the alternative that we…

2Cases cited19 opinions

  1. Felix v. StateSupreme Court of Georgia · 1999
  2. Wright Associates, Inc. v. RiederSupreme Court of Georgia · 1981
  3. Yoho v. Ringier of America, Inc.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1993
  4. Manning v. Georgia Power Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1984
  5. Tillman v. MoodySupreme Court of Georgia · 1935

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  3. Wilson v. GandisSupreme Court of South Carolina · 2020

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