Breeding v. Tennessee Valley Authority

BOULDIN, Justice.

Is an employee of Tennessee Valley Authority entitled to the benefits of the Workmen’s Compensation Law of Alabama, Code 1940, Tit. 26, § 253, et seq, in case of accidental injury arising out of and in the course of his employment?

The Tennessee Valley Authority, a corporate governmental agency of the United States, is subject to suit only as granted by act of Congress.

The creative act provides: “Except as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, the Corporation * * * May sue and be sued in its corporate name.” 16 U.S.C.A. § 831c(b). By the section im mediately…