Robinson v. Weyerhaeuser Co.

I disagree with the majority's conclusion that plaintiff has asbestosis and that this case should be remanded to reconsider plaintiff's entitlement to 104 weeks of benefits pursuant to § 97-61.5(b) under an estoppel theory. The prerequisites for an order of removal under § 97-61.5(b) are:

Diagnosis of asbestosis or silicosis; and

Current employment that exposes plaintiff to the hazards of asbestosis or silicosis.

N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-61.5(b); see Austin v. Continental GeneralTire, 141 N.C. App. 397, 540 S.E.2d 824 (2000) (J. Greene, dissenting),reversed and adopting dissenting opinion, 354 N.C.…