Miller v. Lawrence Robinson Trucking

CURETON, Judge:

In this admitted death case, the survivors of Edward Miller sought benefits under the Workers’ Compensation Act against both Robinson Trucking Company, the subeontractor/employer, and Sealand Services, Inc., the primary contractor. As Robinson Trucking did not have compensation coverage, the Workers’ Compensation Uninsured Employers’ Fund was added as a party. The hearing commissioner found the primary contractor and its carrier, Reliance National Indemnity Co., solely liable for payment of all benefits. The contractor and its carrier appealed, arguing the Workers’ Compensation…