Twilley v. Daubert Coated Products, Inc.

This case involves the interpretation of the retaliatory termination section of Alabama's Workman's Compensation Act, Ala. Code 1975 § 25-5-11.1, which provides in pertinent part as follows:

"No employee shall be terminated by an employer solely because the employee has instituted or maintained any action against the employer to recover worker's compensation benefits under this chapter. . . ."

On November 7, 1984, Marvin Twilley sustained an injury to his back while working for Daubert Coated Products, Inc. He filed a claim for worker's compensation benefits, and he received total temporary…