Boone's Masonry Construction Co. v. South Carolina Second Injury Fund

Lewis, Chief Justice:

This appeal involves the liability of the South Carolina Second Injury Fund for reimbursement to the employer and carrier for benefits paid to an injured employee under the Workmen’s Compensation Act.

Orell Mobley was employed by respondent, Boone’s Masonry Construction Company, Inc., in September or October 1970. Respondent, Allstate Insurance Company, was the carrier for the employer.

The employee, Mobley, had a permanent physical impairment to his left leg and his back at the time of his employment by respondent Boone. His disability resulted from two prior industrial…