Magouirk v. United Parcel Service

This is a workmen's compensation case.

Claimant was an employee of United Parcel Service (UPS). Her work entailed delivering packages on a daily route through the business district of Anniston, Alabama. In October 1983, she brought a complaint against UPS seeking workmen's compensation benefits in three counts. In the first count, claimant sought compensation benefits for a heat stroke she suffered while making deliveries. This count was settled between the parties, and the settlement was accepted by the court. Therefore, it is of import to this appeal only as background to the issue raised…