Goodyear Tire v. J.M. Tull Metals

Notwithstanding the compelling arguments presented for adopting a construction of § 25-5-53 similar to that of the majority of jurisdictions, I believe that this Court should continue to enforce that line of cases holding that the exclusive remedy provision of the Alabama Workers' Compensation Act prohibits third-party indemnity actions against employers for their employees' on-the-job injuries. Since Krebs was decided in 1978, the Legislature has reenacted § 25-5-53 twice.See Workers' Compensation Act of 1992, Act No. 92-537, § 13, 1992 Ala. Acts; Workmen's Compensation Act of 1985, Act No.…