Marley Erectors, Inc. v. Rice

This is a workmen's compensation case, before this court on a second appeal.

The employee, Barbara Rice, alleged a psychological injury following an incident at work in which a piece of concrete struck her on the hard hat she was wearing. She sought benefits from her employer, Marley Erectors, Inc., pursuant to Alabama's workmen's compensation statutes.

Following an ore tenus proceeding, the trial court found that the employee "was injured while working on the job — most likely a combination of the falling rock and harassment by co-employees — all of which contributed to her severe…