Elmore County v. Hornsby

This action began when Billy R. Hornsby (employee) filed a workmen's compensation claim against Elmore County and Elmore County Commission (employer). The employee claimed that he developed an occupational disease out of, and in the course of, his employment. After a hearing, the trial court found that the employee was totally and permanently disabled and was entitled to receive workmen's compensation benefits and medical expenses. The employer appeals.

The dispositive issue on appeal is whether there was any evidence establishing that prolonged sitting is a hazard in excess of those…