ITT Continental Baking Co. v. Powell

1. I am unable to agree with the majority ruling that ITT is not responsible for the medical expenses sought by the appellee because he made no effort to select from a panel of physicians provided by the employer in accordance with OCGA § 39-9-201. There was no evidence of record to show that such a list was posted in a prominent place or that ITT complied with the other requirements of OCGA § 34-9-201 (b). Compare Dairymen, Inc. v. Wood, 162 Ga. App. 430 (4) (291 SE2d 763) (1982). “[I]f the employer does not adequately meet *537the duty of providing treatment the employee may make other…