Frame v. Resort Services Inc.

ANDERSON, J.:

Resort Services Incorporated (RSI), employer, and Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company, carrier, appeal an order by the circuit court which adopted the findings of the Workers’ Compensation Commission and granted Ted Frame, employee, full benefits for mental illness under the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act. We reverse and remand.

FACTSIPROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Ted Frame began his employment with RSI, a commercial laundry business, as a route sales driver in March 1985. After establishing himself as a “jack of all trades” and an “excellent employee,” Frame was promoted to route…