Brotherton v. White River Area Agency on Aging

Wendell L. Griffen, Judge.

Glenda Brotherton appeals from the denial of workers’ compensation benefits, arguing that the Workers’ Compensation Commission erred in determining that she was not performing employment services for appellee White River Area Agency on Aging (“the agency”) when she was injured. Because we agree, we reverse and remand for an award of benefits.

Brotherton was employed by the agency and by Mary Jane Foster. Her duties for each involved serving as a personal-care aide for elderly or disabled individuals who lived with Foster. In total, five elderly or disabled women lived…