City of Guntersville v. Bishop

Maylond T. Bishop, a paraplegic workers' compensation claimant, requested reimbursement for the purchase price of a Chevrolet van, from the City of Guntersville and the Municipal Compensation Fund (collectively referred to hereinafter as "the City"). The City filed an action for a declaratory judgment in the Marshall County Circuit Court, seeking a determination that it is not obligated to reimburse Bishop for the purchase price of the van. The parties filed a joint stipulation of facts and, after considering briefs and arguments, the trial court issued a final judgment that stated:

"Able…