Deese v. Champion International Corp.

ORR, Justice.

This case arises out of proceedings before the Industrial Commission initiated after defendants, on 13 December 1994, filed a Form 24 application to terminate plaintiff’s workers’ compensation benefits “on the grounds that the plaintiff is presently either a partner, owner and/or employee of a used car dealership . . . and that plaintiff therefore has earning capacity and does not continue to be totally disabled.” Defendants supported their contention with documents and videotapes of plaintiff inspecting vehicles, talking with customers, and working in the office. However,…