Scott Paper Co. v. Smith

This is a workmen's compensation case.

Barbara J. Smith filed an action against Scott Paper Company (Scott) alleging that she suffered permanent, total disability resulting from a back injury she incurred while working for Scott. Scott argued that Smith had a preexisting condition which combined with the back injury to cause her disability, and therefore, Scott was not liable for permanent, total disability. Following presentation of the evidence ore tenus, the trial court entered an extensive order detailing comprehensive findings of facts, conclusions of law, and the judgment of the trial…