Legal Opinion

Diamond Rug & Carpet Mills v. Moses

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided June 21, 1996No. A96A0090PublishedCited by 7 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Blackburn, Judge.

Diamond Rug & Carpet Mills (Diamond) and its workers’ compensation servicing agent, Pruden Risk Management, appeal the lower court’s affirmance of a workers’ compensation award granting Diamond’s former employee, Alvin Moses, temporary total disability benefits.

It is uncontroverted that in November 1992, while working for Diamond, Moses injured his back lifting a heavy object. He sought medical treatment for the injury. Moses’ physician released him to return to work, placing him on light duty restrictions. Moses was subsequently referred to an orthopaedic specialist who also…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Maloney v. Gordon County FarmsSupreme Court of Georgia · 1995
  2. Aden's Minit Market v. LandonCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1991
  3. Northbrook Property & Casualty Insurance v. BabyakCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1988
  4. Gilmer v. Atlanta Housing AuthorityCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1984
  5. Brown v. Georgia Power CompanyCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1987

3Cited by7 opinions

  1. Cunningham v. Atlantic States Cast Iron Pipe Co.New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 2006
  2. Seabolt v. Beaulieu of AmericaCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2002
  3. Risner v. Bulk Equipment Manufacturing, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1997
  4. Brown Mechanical Contractors, Inc. v. MaughonCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2012
  5. Brown Mechanical Contractors, Inc v. James MaughonCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2012

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