Superb Carpet Mills, Inc. v. Thomason

Pope, Judge.

On the date of the occurrence which forms the basis for their complaint, plaintiffs were employees of defendant Superb Carpet Mills, Inc. While plaintiff Thomason was replacing the seal on a 120,000-gallon latex tank, it suddenly exploded, allegedly causing injuries to Thomason and plaintiff Edmondson, who was working nearby. It is undisputed that the incident arose out of and in the course of plaintiffs’ employment with defendant. Accordingly, plaintiffs received benefits for their personal injuries pursuant to the Workers’ Compensation Act, OCGA § 34-9-1 et seq.

Plaintiffs…