Justices Ask for Law to Say Who Pays for Care while Case Is Pending

An Alabama appellate court ruled that there was a triable issue as to whether an injured worker suffered injuries in her new job with a different employer, and two justices specifically suggested that lawmakers draft legislation addressing who should pay for the worker's medical care while her current and former employer litigate their respective liabilities.Case: Office Max Inc. v. Academy, No. 2110861, Office Max v. Richey, No. 2110862, 05/17/2013, published. Facts: Sandra Richey filed a civil suit against her employer, Office Max, alleging that she had suffered injuries to her knee...