Nix v. Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.

Pallie Nix filed a complaint for workmen's compensation benefits in the Circuit Court of Jackson County against Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, alleging that she sustained permanent total disability from a work-related injury. Following oral proceedings, the trial court found that Nix had been only temporarily disabled by her work-related injury. Nix appeals.

Nix began working for Goodyear in 1979. In 1990 she was employed at the re-rolling inspection table. She had been so employed for the preceding four to five years. On January 2, 1990, Nix was injured when the rollers fell and hit her on…