Alatex, Inc. v. Couch

This is a workmen's compensation case.

Claimant Ruby Couch, age forty-four, was employed by Alatex, Inc., a textile manufacturer in Andalusia, Alabama, from 1967 to January 22, 1980. She was assigned to the laundry department where her primary responsibility was folding shirts. During the course of her employment with Alatex, she developed breathing problems, which eventually led to her leaving her job. Her breathing difficulties first became apparent sometime in 1970.

Employer, Alatex, first received notice of claimant's respiratory problems on June 8, 1979. It was in 1979 when claimant was…