Cerrock Wire and Cable Co. v. Johnson

ON APPLICATION FOR REHEARING

We deny Cerrock's application for rehearing, but extend our opinion so as to elucidate the rationale for our decision in this case.

Cerrock insists that the language found at § 25-5-77(b), Ala. Code 1975 (1986 Repl.Vol.), "The injured employee must submit himself to examination by the employer's physician at all reasonable times," cannot be disregarded. We do not believe the legislature intended the above section to provide an avenue for an employer to institute further judicial proceedings in a workmen's compensation case seven months after a circuit court's final…