Shoney's Restaurants v. Biddle

HOLMES, Judge.

This is a workmen’s compensation case.

The employee sustained injuries to his face in an automobile accident which occurred during the course of his employment. He received temporary total disability benefits, and his medical expenses were paid. The employee brought the instant suit for permanent partial disability benefits under Ala.Code (1975), § 25-5-57(a)(3).

The trial court granted the employee’s motion for summary judgment and awarded him benefits for one hundred weeks for serious disfigurement pursuant to Ala. Code (1975), § 25-5-57(a)(3)a.34.

The employer appeals. We…