Special Disability Trust Fund v. Meyer USA

BENTON, Judge.

The Special Disability Trust Fund (Fund) appeals an order requiring it to make “full statutory reimbursement” to Meyer USA (the second carrier) for half the workers’ compensation benefits due Sammie Lee Smith. Mr. Smith suffered a back injury on April 12, 1982, an injury that working aggravated on March 14, 1988, and again on June 30, 1990. At all pertinent times, he was at work for FLM Building Products, Inc. (“FLM”). A different workers’ compensation insurance carrier was on the risk in 1982 than in 1988, and a third carrier was on the risk in 1990. We affirm the order under…