Stone v. Traylor Brothers, Inc.

BEATTY, J.:

In this workers’ compensation action, Traylor Brothers, Inc. and St. Paul Insurance Company appeal a circuit court’s finding that Teresa Stone was entitled to benefits for injuries she sustained when her estranged boyfriend assaulted her at work. We reverse.

FACTS

Teresa Stone (“Claimant”) and Kevin Stone (“Stone”) began a relationship in July of 1998. 1 The two apparently started living together in October of that year. 2 The relationship became difficult and was “all over and done with” by the Christmas holidays. Claimant however continued living with Stone. While still living…