Legal Opinion
Jackson v. Dunlop Tire & Rubber Corp.
Court of Civil Appeals of Alabama
Decided April 2, 1986No. Civ. 5047PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
This is a workmen's compensation case.
David Jackson was employed by Dunlop Tire and Rubber Corporation as a first stage tire builder. On March 28, 1984 a roll of ply which Jackson was hoisting came out of its frame and struck his right knee. Jackson was referred to Dr. R. Charles Morley, Jr., an orthopedic surgeon, who performed arthroscopic surgery on Jackson's right knee.
Dr. Morley permanently restricted Jackson from crawling, climbing, and prolonged standing or squatting. After Dr. Morley issued these restrictions, Jackson was assigned to the position of industrial forklift operator.
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2Cases cited4 opinions
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