United Defense, L.P. v. Willingham

Barbara Willingham ("the employee") sued United Defense, L.P. ("the employer"), seeking workers' compensation benefits. She alleged that she was injured in the line and scope of her employment and that she suffered a permanent disability. The employee alleged three work-related injuries; (1) the onset of carpal-tunnel syndrome; (2) the onset of fibromyalgia; and (3) an injury to her neck and back. Following the presentation of ore tenus evidence, the trial court found that the employee suffered a permanent total disability as a result of her work-related injuries.

The employer and the employee…