Court Clarifies When Decisions Become Final and Appealable

The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals clarified that a decision is final and appealable if it contains a finding of compensability, and provides for an award of benefits once the extent of the worker's disability is determined. Case: Ex Parte Lowe's Home Centers, No. 2140885, 05/06/2016, published. Facts: Sarah Brown worked for Lowe's Home Centers. She claims she injured her back while using and "order picker" to stack air conditioning units on May 19, 2014. She testified that her co-worker, Heather Lauderdale, was with her when she got hurt. However, Lauderdale denied se...