South Carolina Second Injury Fund v. Liberty Mutual Insurance

SHULER, J.:

In this workers’ compensation case, the South Carolina Second Injury Fund appeals from a circuit court order affirming the full commission’s finding that Liberty Mutual Insurance Company was entitled to reimbursement for death benefits paid to the estate of Gilford R. Etheredge. We affirm.

FACTS/PROCEDURAL HISTORY

In May 1994, Gasque Farms owned and operated approximately 2,700 acres of farmland in and around Elloree, South Carolina. At the time, the business employed 62-year-old Gilford Etheredge to assist in managing its farming operations. Etheredge’s usual duties included running…