Cooper v. Western Supermarkets

Mary Ann Staton Cooper brought this action to recover benefits from Western Supermarkets under the Workmen's Compensation Act of Alabama. Cooper alleged a work-related injury to her knee resulting from an alleged fall at work. Following an ore tenus proceeding, the trial court denied recovery. Cooper appeals.

For an injury to be compensable under Alabama workmen's compensation laws, the injury must be "caused by an accident arising out of and in the course of his employment." § 25-5-51, Ala. Code 1975.

The term "in the course of" refers to time, place, and circumstances under which the accident…