Hicks v. Piedmont Cold Storage, Inc.
Court of Appeals of South Carolina
1Opinion of the Court
HEARN, Judge:
The children of Joseph Hicks, Sr. brought this workers’ compensation action against Piedmont Cold Storage, Inc. following their father’s death. The single commissioner, affirmed by the full commission, found Hicks’ death was not compensable. The circuit court reversed, holding the commission’s decision was against the substantial weight of the evidence and ordering Piedmont to pay death and funeral benefits to Hicks’ family. We affirm.
*631 Facts
Piedmont employed Hicks as a full-time handyman, or “general helper,” at its Easley plant. His duties included cleaning, sweeping, painting,…
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2Cases cited18 opinions
- McDowell v. Stilley Plywood Co.Supreme Court of South Carolina · 1947
- Douglas v. Spartan Mills, Startex DivisionSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1965
- Rodney v. Michelin Tire Corp.Supreme Court of South Carolina · 1996
- Nolan v. DaleySupreme Court of South Carolina · 1952
- Peay v. U.S. Silica Co.Supreme Court of South Carolina · 1993
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