Benning v. Pennwell Publishing Co.

OP ALA, Justice.

The single issue presented on certiorari is: Was the review panel’s [panel] critical conclusion of law responsive to the dispositive issue of fact formed in the evidentiary proceeding before the trial judge of the Workers’ Compensation Court? We answer in the negative. Because of the panel’s failure to address the pivotal question of fact by a definite ruling susceptible of judicial interpretation, the claim must be remanded for resolution to be effected by requisite findings and conclusions. 1

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THE ANATOMY OF LITIGATION

Jack Benning’s [Benning, claimant, employee or worker]…