Nathalie I. Davaut, Employee, Claimant, Petitioner v. University of South Carolina and State Accident Fund, Respondents

Summary

The South Carolina Supreme Court reversed the Court of Appeals and held that an employee injured while crossing a public street that separates two portions of the employer’s property – a library and an employer‑maintained parking lot – is entitled to workers’ compensation benefits under the divided premises rule. The Court also clarified that the issue is a question of law reviewed de novo, not limited to the substantial‑evidence standard.