Wright v. Knox Vinyl & Aluminum Co.

OPINION

FONES, Justice.

This is a direct appeal from the judgment of a Knox County chancery court that denied appellant Wright’s claim for benefits under the Workers’ Compensation Act. The court held that Wright was an independent contractor at the time of the injury, and thereby was not protected by the Act. We affirm.

Knox Vinyl and Aluminum Company (hereinafter “Knox Vinyl”) is in the aluminum siding business. Sales representatives from the company contract with property owners for the installation of siding. The contract specifies the requirements of the installation. Once the agreement is…