Pensacola Christian College v. Bruhn

The appellants, Pensacola Christian College (PCC) and Robert Maddox, appeal a non-final order in favor of the appellee, Joyanne Bruhn, upon a finding that PCC and Maddox were not entitled to worker’s compensation immunity as a matter of law. Because the trial court erred in determining that PCC was not Bruhn’s employer and that her injury was not sustained in the course and scope of employment, we reverse.

In the fall of 2004, Joyanne Bruhn was a full-time student at PCC, living on campus. On December 16, 2004, Bruhn entered into a Special Hourly Work Contract with PCC. One of the contract…