Hunt Building Corp. v. Industrial Commission

OPINION

BROOKS, Judge.

In this special action review of an Industrial Commission award, the issue is whether the administrative law judge erred in finding that claimant was a statutory employee of Hunt Building Corporation (Hunt).

Jesus Villaescusa (claimant) severely injured his left leg while operating his augar curbing machine. He filed a claim for benefits alleging Hunt and Richard McGuckin as employers. The claim was denied by the State Compensation Fund and a hearing was requested.

Claimant then filed a second claim alleging “The McGuckin Co.” as his employer. The State Compensation Fund…