Riley v. Taylor Orchards

Beasley, Judge.

After sustaining an on-the-job injury in February 1995, Riley sought workers’ compensation benefits from Taylor Orchards and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company.

Taylor Orchards, a farming operation, employed Riley as a farm laborer. Although OCGA § 34-9-2 (a) exempts farm laborers and their employers from the Workers’ Compensation Act, OCGA § 34-9-2.3 states that such employers may elect to provide workers’ compensation coverage to farm laborers “by giving written notice to the board in such manner and form as provided by rule of the board.” The questions are whether Taylor…