Pippin v. Electric Mutual Liability Insurance Co.

KALISTE J. SALOOM, Jr., Judge Pro Tem.

The succession representative of a worker’s compensation claimant appeals from a trial court judgment denying worker’s compensation benefits after the death of the claimant and denying medical expenses.

Harvey D. Pippin was injured during the course and scope of his employment. The Office of Worker’s Compensation recommended that Pippin receive temporary total benefits from May 20, 1985, until he was physically able to return to work and that all related medical expenses be paid.

Pippin died on May 1, 1988, from non work related causes. Carol D. Henderson…