Harper ex rel. Harper v. Banks, Finley, White & Co. of Mississippi

LEE, C.J.,

for the Court:

¶ 1. This appeal arises from the Hinds County Circuit Court’s decision reversing the Mississippi Workers’ Compensation Commission (the Commission) and finding that Milton Harper’s conduct disqualified him from receiving workers’ compensation benefits. As we find the Commission’s decision was supported by substantial evidence, we reverse the judgment of the circuit court and reinstate the decision of the Commission.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶ 2. Harper was the managing partner and president of the accounting firm Banks, Finley, White & Company of Mississippi (Banks).…