Brown v. Bi-Lo, Inc.

Justice BURNETT:

We granted a writ of certiorari to review the Court of Appeals’ decision in Brown v. Bi-Lo, Inc., 341 S.C. 611, 535 S.E.2d 445 (Ct.App.2000). We reverse.

*438 FACTS

' Petitioner Sherry Brown (Employee) sustained a compensable injury while working for Respondent Bi-Lo, Inc., (Employer). After Employee’s surgery, Employer agreed to continue to provide medical treatment. Several years later, a question arose whether medical treatment sought by Employee for subsequent falls was related to the work injury and, thus, whether Employer was required to pay for the medical treatment. Employee…