Goodyear Tire v. J.M. Tull Metals

The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company ("Goodyear") appeals from a dismissal of an action of indemnity; the trial court held the action was barred by the exclusive remedy provision of the Alabama Workers' Compensation Act, § 25-5-53, Ala. Code 1975, and dismissed it pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6), Ala.R.Civ.P.

In reviewing a Rule 12(b)(6) dismissal, this Court must examine the allegations in the pleadings and construe them so as to resolve all doubts concerning the sufficiency of the complaint in favor of the plaintiff, to determine whether the plaintiff can prove "any set of facts in support of his…