Mayfield Trucking Co. v. Napier

Mayfield Trucking Company (the employer) filed a complaint pursuant to Ala. Code 1975, § 25-5-57(a)(4)b., alleging that Leon Napier was no longer permanently and totally disabled and requesting that his workers' compensation benefits be terminated. Following oral proceedings, the trial court determined that the employer had failed to meet its burden of proof and dismissed the complaint. The employer appeals.

Section 25-5-57(a)(4)b. provides:

"At any time, the employer may petition the court that awarded or approved compensation for permanent total disability to alter, amend or revise the award…