Hartzell v. Palmetto Collision, LLC

Acting Justice, TOAL.

Richard Hartzell (Petitioner) appeals the court of appeals’ decision reversing the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission’s (the Commission) determination that he was entitled to medical benefits for a work-related back injury. See Hartzell v. Palmetto Collision, L.L.C., 406 S.C. 233, 750 S.E.2d 97 (Ct.App.2013). We reverse and remand.

Factual/Procedural History

In February 2009, Petitioner, who was fifty years old at the time, worked as an auto body paint technician for Palmetto Collision, LLC (Employer). According to Petitioner, on or around February 25, 2009, he…