Nelson v. Hayes

JOHNSON, Judge.

The facts underlying this appeal are as follows: On 16 December 1992, plaintiff Arthur P. Nelson was robbed while working within the course and scope of his employment with defendants (Harry B. Hayes, d/b/a Tote a Poke and BG & S of Greensboro, d/b/a Tote a Poke). During this robbery, plaintiff was stabbed and sustained medical injuries requiring hospitalization and surgery. On 21 July 1993, plaintiff timely filed a workers’ compensation action and request for hearing with the North Carolina Industrial Commission (the Commission).

At the time of the robbery, although defendants…