J.C. Penney Co., Inc. v. Pigg

This is a workmen's compensation case.

The employee contends that the stress of her job caused her to suffer emotional trauma and that she was, therefore, entitled to benefits under the Alabama Workmen's Compensation Act (Act). The trial court concluded that the employee was entitled to temporary total benefits. The employer appeals, and we reverse and remand.

The dispositive issue on appeal is whether the employee suffered a work-related "accident." Put another way, did the employee suffer any physical injury to her body?

The facts in pertinent part reveal that on July 2, 1986, the employee was…