Ponder v. Southern Tea Co.

Sognier, Judge.

Verdell Ponder sued Southern Tea Company to recover damages for loss of consortium resulting from a back injury sustained by her husband, Arnee Ponder, while working for Southern Tea Company. Subsequent to the injury, Arnee Ponder and Southern Tea Company entered into a settlement agreement, which was approved by the State Board of Workers’ Compensation, whereby Arnee Ponder relinquished all claims arising out of the work accident in exchange for $37,500. The trial court granted Southern Tea Company’s motion for summary judgment and Verdell Ponder appeals.

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