Marley Erectors, Inc. v. Rice

This is a workmen's compensation case.

The employee, Barbara Rice, alleged a psychological injury following an incident at work in which a rock fell on her hard hat. The employee sought benefits from her employer, Marley Erectors, Inc., pursuant to Alabama's workmen's compensation statutes.

Following the presentation of ore tenus evidence, the trial court issued an order which set forth its findings of fact, conclusions of law, and judgment in the case.

The trial court found that employee was "15% permanent partially disabled as a result of this accident" and awarded employee benefits.

The…