GRAHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS v. PRIDDY

REIF, V.C.J.;

11 The dispositive question in this case is whether Claimant's injury while leaving work in response to a family medical emergency arose out of her employment. The Workers' Compensation Court answered this question in the affirmative. In a review proceeding brought by Employer, the Court of Civil Appeals disagreed, ruling claimant was on a personal mission at the time of her injury and, therefore, the injury did not arise out of her employment. Upon certiorari review sought by Claimant, we note that an employee's purpose in leaving work is relevant, but not dispositive, in…