Steele v. General Motors Corp.

Greg Steele filed a complaint against General Motors Corporation, d/b/a Saginaw Steering Gear, in the Limestone County Circuit Court, seeking workers' compensation benefits. Steele alleged that he suffered three separate back injuries — one on October 16, 1992, one on June 9, 1993, and one on May 1, 1994. Following oral proceedings, the trial court entered a judgment in favor of General Motors, finding that Steele had failed to give notice within five days after the occurrence of his accidents, as required by § 25-5-78, Ala. Code 1975.

Steele appeals, contending that the trial court erred in…