Painter v. McWane Cast Iron Pipe Co.

On January 31, 2004, Kenneth Douglas Painter was working within the line and scope of his employment as a maintenance mechanic for his employer, McWane Cast Iron Pipe Company ("McWane Pipe"), when he fell approximately 15 feet and landed on his head and left shoulder. It is undisputed that Painter fractured his left scapula in the fall and that he received treatment for this injury and was compensated pursuant to the Workers' Compensation Act, § 25-5-1 et seq., Ala. Code 1975. During the course of his treatment for the shoulder injury, Painter began to complain of symptoms relating to his…