Batte v. Lawrence

|2Pennis L. Batte, the claimant, appeals the ruling of the Office of Workers’ Compensation (“OWC”) to grant summary judgment in favor of the defendant, Henry “Hank” Lawrence, dismissing Mr. Batte’s disputed claim for compensation with prejudice. For the following reasons, we reverse and remand.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

In his disputed claim for compensation, Mr. Batte claimed he fell from a ladder at Mr. Lawrence’s residence on or about September 7, 2011. Both parties in this matter submitted sworn affidavits to the OWC. Mr. Batte’s affidavit stated he was employed by Mr. Lawrence for…