Scott Paper Co. v. Morris

Scott Paper Company appeals from a judgment in favor of James E. Morris. Morris sued Scott Paper to recover workers' compensation benefits for a hearing loss he alleged he had suffered on the job. We reverse and remand.

Morris worked for Scott Paper from 1961 until he retired in 1994. During his 33 years with Scott Paper, Morris worked in various areas of the paper mill, many of which exposed employees to loud noises. In the 1970's, Scott Paper began to require that all employees use hearing protection devices as a part of a hearing conservation program; it began providing ear plugs, and…