Mobile Airport Authority v. Etheredge

PITTMAN, Judge.

The Mobile Airport Authority (“the employer”) appeals from a judgment awarding Robert Etheredge (“the employee”) permanent-total-disability benefits under the Alabama Workers’ Compensation Act, § 25-5-1 et seq., Ala.Code 1975 (“the Act”), for injuries to his foot and lower back. We affirm.

*399 Facts and Procedural History

At the time of trial, the employee, a 57-year-old airfield technician at the Mobile Regional Airport, had been working for the employer for more than 20 years. In 2006, his responsibilities included moving heavy equipment, cutting grass, repairing fence lines, and…