International Paper Co. v. Dempsey

Richard Dempsey sued his employer, International Paper Company, seeking to recover workers' compensation benefits. On February 19, 2002, the trial court entered an order in which it found, in pertinent part, that Dempsey had properly reported his injury to his supervisor; that Dempsey's claims were not barred by the statute of limitations; that Dempsey's injuries were compensable under the Workers' Compensation Act, § 25-5-1 et seq., Ala. Code 1975; and that International Paper was responsible for all of Dempsey's medical bills attributable to his injuries. In addition, the trial court's…