Chadwick Timber Co. v. Philon

THOMPSON, Presiding Judge.

In April 2002, Charles Philon sued his employer, Chadwick Timber Company (“Chadwick Timber”), seeking workers’ compensation benefits. In his complaint, Philon alleged that on March 8, 2001, he was involved in an on-the-job accident that caused him to suffer injuries to his left leg. In his complaint, Philon also alleged that “[sjubsequent to said injury ... [he] now suffers a permanent total disability of his person.” Chadwick Timber answered and denied liability.

The trial court scheduled a trial of the matter for May 15, 2003, but that trial date was postponed and…