Romero v. Burt Moeke Hardwoods, Inc

This matter is before us on remand from the Supreme Court for consideration as on leave granted. Defendants appeal a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Appellate Commission (WCAC) affirming the magistrate’s decision to award plaintiff benefits. We affirm.

Otis Fahl, a representative of defendant Burt Moeke Hardwoods, Inc. (Hardwoods), recruited plaintiff Fablo Gutierrez Romero, a Mexican citizen, to train as a millwright in the United States. Fahl informed plaintiff that following the training, Hardwoods would employ plaintiff in a sawmill the company intended to open in Mexico. After…