Health-Tex, Inc. v. Humphrey

Rebecca Humphrey (the "worker") worked for Health-Tex, Inc. (the "first company"), from 1979 until July 1990. The worker then started working for Center Star Manufacturing of Gadsden (the "second company") in May 1991. It is undisputed that the worker suffered work-related injuries while employed for each company. It is also undisputed that the worker's injuries required medical treatment and surgeries, which she received. The worker sued both companies, seeking workmen's compensation benefits and payment of medical expenses, alleging that she had suffered injuries in the line and scope of…