Leviner v. Sonoco Products Co.

We granted certiorari to review a decision of the Court of Appeals remanding this worker’s compensation case to the single commissioner for a de novo hearing. Leviner v. Sonoco Products Co., Op. No. 98-UP-280 (S.C.Ct.App. refiled August 28, 1998). We now affirm as modified.

The single commissioner found respondent had reached maximum medical improvement (MMI) and awarded him permanent disability. The full commission affirmed. Respondent appealed to the circuit court, which issued a form order on January 8, 1997, remanding the case to the single commissioner. This form order was filed on…