Wilson v. Georgetown County

Finney, Justice:

In this Workers’ Compensation matter, Georgetown County appeals the circuit court finding that David Wilson was an employee of Georgetown County. We affirm.

FACTS

Respondent Wilson reported for jury duty in Georgetown County. During voir dire, respondent informed the presiding judge that due to his religious beliefs as a Jehovah’s Witness, he could not sit on a jury and sit in judgment of others. The trial judge declined to excuse Wilson, but informed him that he would find alternate work for Wilson to do. Subsequently, the trial judge met privately with Wilson. The trial judge…