Boyd v. M. Kimerling & Sons, Inc.

Michael R. Boyd sued M. Kimerling and Sons, Inc. (Kimerling), to recover benefits under the Workmen's Compensation Act of Alabama. Boyd alleges that subsequent medical treatment he received between 1986 and 1991 was related to his occupational injury of 1979, which occurred while working for Kimerling. Following an ore tenus proceeding, the trial court denied his recovery. Boyd appeals.

We initially note that the standard of review in workmen's compensation cases is two-pronged. This court must first look to see if there is any legal evidence to support the findings of the trial court. If such…