Speight v. Container Corp. of America

Pannell, Presiding Judge.

The deputy director determined that claimant was totally disabled due to work-related injuries. The full board reversed the award of the deputy director and awarded claimant compensation for a 35% disability. Claimant appealed the award of the full board to the Superior Court of DeKalb County. The court affirmed the award of the full board, holding that the "any evidence” rule applied and that there was evidence in the record to support the award.

The record shows that appellant’s left knee was injured on April 26, 1972, while she was at work. Claimant testified that a…