Judge Fails to Make Adequate Findings That Support Denial of Employer's Motion

The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals ruled that a trial judge failed to make adequate findings to support a denial of an employer’s request to be relieved from liability. Case: Victoryland v. Arnold, No. CL-2023-0340, 01/05/2024, published. Facts and procedural history: Patricia Dianne Arnold worked for Victoryland. She allegedly injured her back at work in August 2006. Victoryland later agreed to settle her workers’ compensation claim for $6,500 and payment of her medical costs. A trial judge signed off on the agreement. In 2018, Arnold was involved in a motor vehicle accide...