Ray Motels, Inc. v. Griffin

This is a workmen's compensation case. Employer, Rodeway Inn, appeals from a judgment in favor of claimant, John O. Griffin. Employer's issue on appeal is whether the trial court's determination that the claimant suffered a job-related accident and injury is supported by the facts. More specifically, employer asserts claimant failed to causally connect his injury with an on-the-job accident.

Claimant testified that he slipped while performing his janitorial functions and fell on a metal pan. His right hip was injured; his pants were torn. There was a cut on his right hip which bled. There was…