Legal Opinion
Lewis v. L.B. Dynasty
Supreme Court of South Carolina
Decided March 18, 2015No. Appellate Case 2012-213376; 27509PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Hearn
LeAndra Lewis was injured by an errant bullet at Studio 54 Boom Boom Room (the Club) while she was working as an exotic dancer. The question before the Court is whether she is an employee of the Club and thus eligible for workers’ compensation. Considering the relationship in toto, we find the Club exercised control over the manner in which she performed her work and therefore conclude she was an employee.
FACTUAL/PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND
Lewis worked as an exotic dancer, performing five to seven days a week. Lewis traveled throughout North and South Carolina to dance at different establishments,…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Wilkinson v. Palmetto State Transportation Co.Supreme Court of South Carolina · 2009
- James v. ANNE'S INC.Supreme Court of South Carolina · 2010
- Marlow v. E. L. Jones & Son, Inc.Supreme Court of South Carolina · 1966
- Shatto v. McLeod Regional Medical CenterSupreme Court of South Carolina · 2013
- Matter of HansonIdaho Supreme Court · 1988
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3Cited by3 opinions
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