No Mandamus Relief for Employer, TPA Challenging Orders

The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals ruled that an employer and its claims administrator were not entitled to mandamus relief directing a trial court to vacate orders creating a new action, consolidating the action and seeking guidance on whether an injured worker was required to pay a fee for filing a post-judgment motion. Case: In re Ex Parte Standard Furniture Manufacturing Co. LLC, Nos. 2200251, 2200252 and 2200253, 02/26/2021, published. Facts and procedural history: William K. DeFee worked for the Standard Furniture Manufacturing Co. On Oct. 15, 2020, DeFee attempted to file a &quo...