Gilliam v. Akzo Nobel Industrial Fibers, Inc.

ROBERTSON, Presiding Judge.

On June 4, 1996, Akzo Nobel Industrial Fibers, Inc. (“Akzo”), sued its employee, Tracy L. Gilliam, seeking a declaratory judgment from the Jackson County Circuit Court concerning its responsibilities under the Alabama Workers’ Compensation Act. Among other things, Akzo sought a declaration that it could terminate Gilliam’s employment, pursuant to Ala.Code 1975, § 25-5-8(g)(2), without incurring liability under the retaliatory discharge provision of the Act, Ala.Code 1975, § 25-5-11.1. Gilliam answered and counterclaimed, seeking workers’ compensation benefits for…