Ladner v. Zachry Construction

MODIFIED OPINION ON MOTION FOR REHEARING

GRIFFIS, P.J.,

FOR THE COURT:

¶ 1. The motion for rehearing is denied. The previous opinion of this Court is withdrawn, and this opinion is substituted in its place.

¶2. Matthew Ladner appeals the decision of the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Commission (Commission) denying his claim for permanent-partial-disability benefits. The Commission overturned the ruling by the administrative judge (AJ) that Ladner’s former employer, Zachry Construction, and its insurance carrier, Zurich American Insurance Company (collectively “Zachry”), owed Ladner disability…