Grantham v. Amoco Fabrics Co.

ALMON, Justice.

This petition for writ of certiorari arises from a judgment in the Court of Civil Appeals in a workmen’s compensation case. Donald Grantham filed this suit against Amoco Fabrics Company for payment of workmen’s compensation benefits. The Court of Civil Appeals affirmed the judgment of the trial court in favor of Amoco Fabrics Company, 514 So.2d 1383.

On January 31, 1983, Grantham, while employed as an electrician for Amoco, slipped and fell 10 feet from his work station to the ground. Grantham injured his back and was referred to Dr. Joe Sanders in Andalusia. Dr. Sanders…