Court Affirms Judge's Decision to Withhold Evidence of Comp Payments

The Alabama Supreme Court upheld a $1.35 million verdict for an injured worker, finding that the evidence that his employer’s insurance carrier paid his medical bills was properly withheld from the jury. Case: Exxon Mobil Corp. v. Harrington, Nos. SC-2023-0401 and SC-2023-0424, 01/10/2024, published. Facts: Adam Harrington worked for Skelton's Fire Equipment Inc. Exxon Mobil Corp. hired Skelton's to inspect the fire suppression equipment on an offshore gas platform in Mobile Bay. Exxon employed a swing rope to facilitate the movement of personnel between the platform and trans...