Casteel Ex Rel. Johnson v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

On June 8, 1999, Marty Casteel, by and through his next friend, Melisa Johnson, sued Casteel's employer, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., seeking workers' compensation benefits for an injury Casteel claims to have suffered in the line and scope of his employment. On February 12, 2001, Wal-Mart moved for a summary judgment. On May 4, the trial court granted the motion and entered a summary judgment in favor of Wal-Mart.

Casteel appeals, arguing that the judgment is not in compliance with § 25-5-88, Ala. Code 1975. He also argues that the summary judgment was erroneous because, he says, he presented…