Meadows v. N.C. Dept. of Transportation

TIMMONS-GOODSON, Judge.

Barbara D. Meadows (“plaintiff’) appeals from adverse rulings by the North Carolina Industrial Commission (“Commission” or “Full Commission”) which resulted in the denial of her claim for workers’ compensation benefits. After a thorough examination of the record and briefs of the parties, we reverse the Commission’s opinion and award.

The relevant factual and procedural history are as follows: In February of 1990, plaintiff began employment with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (“defendant”) as a driver’s license examiner. Her job responsibilities included…