G. UB. MK. Constructors v. Davis

MOORE, Judge.

G.UB.MK Constructors (“the employer”) appeals from a judgment awarding Howard Lee Davis (“the employee”) permanent-total-disability benefits pursuant to Ala.Code 1975, § 25-5-57(a)(4)d., a part of the Alabama Workers’ Compensation Act (“the Act”), Ala.Code 1975, § 25-5-1 et séq. We reverse and remand.

*1278 Background

On November 16, 2007, the employee sued the employer seeking workers’ compensation benefits on account of an injury to his left hand that occurred on March 15, 2006. At trial on October 6, 2008, the parties stipulated that the employee’s injury resulted from an accident…