The two combatants had already agreed that the fight had started over perceived barbs against one another's taste in music, not moving the tools or another matter related to their work. Given these admissions, Hollis was not injured "because of his employment." (Credit: Shutterstock.com)
A Mississippi Appeals Court has ruled that an employee injured in a debate over music preferences with co-workers did not suffer a compensable injury for workers' compensation purposes.
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