Bargery v. Obion Grain Co.

OPINION

FONES, Justice.

This is a direct appeal from the judgment of the Obion County Chancery Court that dismissed Jerry Lynn Bargery’s action for Workers’ Compensation benefits. The chancellor held that Mr. Bargery had not proven that he was Obion Grain Company’s employee, and he therefore dismissed the suit. We affirm.

Obion Grain Company (hereinafter “Obion Grain”) buys corn, soybeans, wheat, and other grains from farmers. It stores the grain in tanks. This grain is then moved from Obion Grain to a terminal elevator. The company owns one truck to haul grain, which is driven by its own…