Brown v. Bi-Lo, Inc.

I respectfully disagree with the majority’s conclusion and would affirm the Court of Appeals.

Workers’ compensation laws were enacted so that the “employee receives the right to swift and sure compensation; the employer receives immunity from tort actions by the employee. This quid pro quo approach to workers’ compensation has worked to the advantage of society as well as the employee and employer.” Parker v. Williams and Madjanik, Inc., 275 S.C. 65, 70, 267 S.E.2d 524, 526 (1980). The purpose of workers’ compensation is to settle claims quickly and efficiently. Id. One of the ways the…