White ex rel. White v. Riley Construction, Inc.

THOMPSON, Judge.

Amy White, as mother and next friend of minor children Christopher White and Carl White, filed a complaint against Riley Construction, Inc., seeking workers’ compensation benefits for the children pursuant to § 25-5-60, Ala.Code 1975. The trial court held that the children could not recover benefits pursuant to that section. The mother has appealed, on behalf of the children.

The facts of this case are essentially undisputed. On March 24, 1993, Larry White was injured during the course of his employment with Riley Construction. On June 7, 1996, White sued Riley Construction,…