Smith v. Tippah Electric Power Ass'n

¶ 17. Based on the evidence and testimony presented, it is my opinion that the Commission’s decision was supported by substantial evidence; therefore, I respectfully dissent.

*905¶ 18. Under the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Act, an employee may be entitled to compensation for disability from an injury “arising out of and in the course of employment.” Miss.Code Ann. § 71-3-7(1) (Supp.2013). However, “[n]o compensation shall be payable ... if it was the willful intention of the employee to injure or kill himself or another.” Miss.Code Ann. § 71-3-7(4) (Supp.2013). In the instant case, Smith was…