Seaton v. Cabool Lease, Inc.

PHILLIP R. GARRISON, Chief Judge.

Carl A. Seaton (“Claimant”) appeals from a final award of the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission (“Commission”) denying his claim for worker’s compensation. On appeal, Claimant contends that the Commission erred in finding that he was not an employee of Cabool Lease, Incorporated (“Cabool Lease”) as Cabool Lease had actual control or right of control over Claimant’s work and had the right to summarily discharge Claimant.

Viewed in the light most favorable to the Commission’s award, the facts are as follows: Claimant is an electrician, operating an…