WY Shugart & Son, Inc. v. Cox

This is a workmen's compensation case.

After ore tenus proceedings, the trial court determined that Kim Cox suffered a compensable occupational disease while employed by W.Y. Shugart Sons, Inc. (Shugart). The trial court also held that the extent of the disease was permanent and total, leaving Cox with a complete loss of ability to earn. Compensation was awarded accordingly.

The issues raised by Shugart on appeal are: (1) Did the trial court err in determining that Cox suffered a compensable occupational disease? (2) Did the trial court err in determining that Cox was totally disabled? and (3)…