Legal Opinion
Vann Express, Inc. v. Phillips
Court of Civil Appeals of Alabama
Decided October 26, 1988No. Civ. 6448PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
This is a workmen's compensation case.
The employee, Walter Joe Phillips, filed a suit for workmen's compensation benefits against his employer, Vann Express, Inc., alleging compensable injuries arising out of an on-the-job automobile accident. Phillips asserted that the injuries caused him to be permanently and totally disabled. Vann Express admitted the injuries were the result of an on-the-job accident, but denied that Phillips was permanently and totally disabled as a result.
The case proceeded to trial, and the court found that Phillips was totally and permanently disabled. Vann Express…
2Cases cited7 opinions
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