Hardee's Food Systems, Inc. v. Hood

YATES, Presiding Judge.

Christie Jo Hood sued her employer, Hardee’s Food Systems, Inc., on April 11, 2000, seeking to recover workers’ compensation benefits for injuries she sustained during the course of her employment. Following an ore tenus proceeding, the trial court, on January 13, 2003, entered an order finding that Hood had sustained a 90% loss of earning capacity and awarding her benefits. Hardee’s appeals.

This case is governed by the 1992 Workers’ Compensation Act. This Act provides that an appellate court’s review of the standard of proof and its consideration of other legal issues…