Chandler v. Nello L. Teer Co.
Court of Appeals of North Carolina
1Opinion of the Court
BECTON, Judge.
The question raised in this appeal is whether the Commission erred in denying workers’ compensation benefits to Curtis’ family. *768Appellant specifically excepts to the Commission’s finding of fact and conclusion of law that Curtis’ death did not arise out of or in the course of his employment with the defendant, Teer. Based on the evidence in the record, we hold that Curtis was acting within the course and scope of his employment when he was killed within the confines of Teer’s Chicwaawaa road project and while returning to Teer-provided sleeping quarters. Consequently, we reverse…
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