Kendrix v. Hollingsworth Concrete Products, Inc.

Fletcher, Chief Justice.

Donald Kendrix sought workers’ compensation benefits following an accident that occurred while he was working for Hollings-worth Concrete Products, Inc. The Administrative Law Judge denied the claim because Kendrix tested positive for marijuana and cocaine after the accident and failed to rebut the presumption found in OCGA § 34-9-17 (b) (2) that the accident was caused by the illegal use of controlled substances. The appellate division affirmed, as did the superior court. We granted Kendrix’s application to appeal to consider whether OCGA § 34-9-17 (b) (2) violates…