Judge Errs in Compelling Employer to Provide Referral to Injured Worker

The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals granted writ relief to an employer, finding that a trial court erred in compelling it to provide a referral to an injured employee when no determination had been made as to the compensability of her injuries. Case: Ex parte Waterville USA Inc., No. CL-2026-0390, 07/17/2026, published. Facts: Isabell Norton Altamira worked for Waterville USA Inc. She allegedly suffered injuries to her head, left shoulder and back in a June 2021 workplace accident. Procedural history: In February 2025, Altamira filed a civil action in Mobile Circuit Court, seeking ...