Hampton v. Professional Security Co.

Parks, J.:

This is an appeal by the Workmen’s Compensation Fund from an award granted to claimant Billy Hampton, and from the imposition of all liability on the Fund.

Hampton underwent back surgery as a result of a 1968 injury and was awarded workers’ compensation benefits for a 55% permanent partial disability. Due to his back condition, Hampton remained unemployed for an eight-year period. In 1976, claimant began working for respondent, Professional Security Company, where he suffered the accident involved in this case. Prior to hiring claimant, the company president questioned Hampton about…