Philbeck v. University of Michigan

DAVIS, Judge.

University of Michigan and Star Insurance Company (collectively “Defendants”) appeal from the Opinion and Award of the North Carolina Industrial Commission (“the Commission”) awarding Norlinda Philbeck (“Plaintiff”) workers’ compensation benefits. The primary issue before us is whether the Commission erred in concluding that Plaintiff’s accident was due to an unexplained fall and, therefore, compensable. After careful review, we affirm the Commission’s Opinion and Award.

Factual Background

Plaintiff is a 67-year-old woman who was employed at the time of her injury by the University…