Ron-Jon Company, Inc. v. Pinson

IRWIN, Justice:

The sole issue presented.is whether Billy Wayne Pinson (claimant) was an employee of Ron-Jon Co., Inc., so as to be within the purview of the Workmen’s Compensation Act at the time he sustained the accidental injury for which he seeks recovery from Ron-Jon’s compensation carrier, Employers Fire Insurance Company (respondents). Respondents argue that claimant was an independent contractor at the time of the accidental injury in question.

Where the relationship of employer and employee is a disputed issue before this Court on review of a decision of the State Industrial Court, the…