Harris v. RUSSELL PETROLEUM CORP.

Karen Harris (“the dependent”) appeals from the judgment of the Montgomery Circuit Court in favor of Russell Petroleum Corporation (“the employer”), denying the dependent’s claim for death benefits that she had brought pursuant to the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act (“the Act”), codified at Ala.Code 1975, § 25-5-1 et seq. We reverse and remand.

Facts and Procedural History

Eddie Harris (“the employee”) worked for the employer as a fuel-delivery driver from the late 1980s until his death in 2008. In 2001, the employee injured his right knee, and, in 2002, the employee injured his…