Adams v. Texfi Industries

This case is before the Court on a writ of certiorari to review the Court of Appeals’ decision in Adams v. Texfi Industries, 330 S.C. 305, 498 S.E.2d 885 (Ct.App.1998) (Adams III). We reverse, and reinstate the decision of the full commission finding petitioner was wholly dependent upon the deceased and therefore entitled to receive worker’s compensation benefits.

This is the fourth time this matter has been before an appellate court. In Adams v. Texfi Industries, 314 S.C. 313, 443 S.E.2d 913 (Ct.App.1994) (Adams I), the Court of Appeals held the petitioner, as the deceased’s stepchild, was…