James River Corp. v. Franklin

James River Corporation appeals from a Choctaw Circuit Court's judgment determining that Melvin Franklin sustained a permanent total disability from alleged back injuries suffered by Franklin while he was employed by James River.

According to the trial court's judgment, Franklin suffered a herniated disc in his back while at work on September 4, 1994. He underwent surgery and was eventually able to return to work in December 1994. While at work in July 1995, however, Franklin injured his back again, suffering a "recurrent herniation." For several months thereafter, Franklin attempted on…