No Benefits for Worker Injured in Fight With Colleague

The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals upheld a denial of benefits to a worker for his injuries from a fight with a co-worker. Case: Patrick v. Mako Lawn Care Inc., No. 2200239, 07/30/2021, published. Facts and procedural history: On Aug. 5, 2019, Kevin Patrick filed a complaint seeking workers' compensation benefits from Mako Lawn Care Inc. Patrick claimed he had suffered injuries in an altercation with his co-worker, Landon McAnally, in May 2019. Mako answered the complaint on Sept. 5, 2019. On Nov. 25, 2020, the trial court entered a judgment stating the parties had agreed to have the c...