Hexcel Decatur, Inc. v. Vickers

The Madison Circuit Court denied the motion, filed by Hexcel Decatur, Inc., to dismiss Terry Vickers's retaliatory-discharge claim. Pursuant to Rule 5, Ala. R.App. P., Hexcel Decatur petitioned this Court for permission to appeal the trial court's interlocutory order. We granted that petition, and we affirm the order of the trial court.

I. Facts and Procedural History

On November 6, 2002, while he was employed by Hexcel Decatur, Vickers was injured walking down a flight of stairs on the job. Eight days after the injury, on November 14, 2002, Hexcel Decatur terminated Vickers's employment. On…