Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. v. Foreman

Billy A. Foreman filed suit against Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company on February 18, 1986, for benefits under the workmen's compensation laws of Alabama. Foreman alleged that he had an accident at work in which he injured his right knee on November 25, 1985, and claimed permanent total disability as a result of that knee injury. The trial court held two hearings, the first to determine only the issue of liability and the second to adjudicate all remaining issues. Following the entry of a final judgment adverse to Goodyear, the company filed a motion for new trial, which was denied. Goodyear…