Peabody Coal Co. v. Hicks

MEMORANDUM OPINION OF THE COURT

After a complete review of the briefs and applicable statutory provisions, the Opinion of the Court of Appeals is affirmed. The Court of Appeals thoroughly considered the issue presented, and we concur with its disposition of the case. For this reason, we adopt the Opinion of the Court of Appeals: “BEFORE: EMBERTON, GUDGEL, and HAYES, Judges.

“GUDGEL, JUDGE: This is an appeal from an opinion entered by the Workers’ Compensation Board affirming an administrative law judge’s award of benefits to the claimant, appellee Hicks. Appellant employer’s sole contention on…