Smith v. Smith's Transfer Corp.

OPINION

FONES, Justice.

The employer appeals from the final decree of the trial court awarding forty-five percent permanent partial disability and other worker’s compensation benefits. The three issues urged by the employer are: (1) the action is barred by the statute of limitations; (2) there was no injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment; and (3) the medical proof did not establish a permanent impairment.

Plaintiff was employed as a typist by defendant on 17 March 1980. She had worked for several employers including the Atlanta Gas and Light Company, the Atlanta…