Matthew's Masonry Co. v. Aldridge

MOORE, Judge.

Matthew’s Masonry Company (“the employer”) appeals from a judgment entered by the Etowah Circuit Court awarding Edward Aldridge, Jr. (“the employee”), medical benefits for treatment of his right knee pursuant to Ala.Code 1975, § 25-5-77, a part of the Alabama Workers’ Compensation Act, § 25-5-1 et seq., Ala.Code 1975. Because we find that the trial court failed to enter appropriate findings of fact and conclusions of law, we reverse and remand.

In 2007, a controversy arose regarding the employer’s liability to cover the medical costs associated with the treatment of the employee’s…