Court Opinion

ID: 9932576
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2024-02-09 18:40:56.939837+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T12:53:51.154222
License: Public Domain

I disagree with the majority's interpretation of § 25-5-178, Code of Ala. (1975). The legislature specifically enacted legislation to address occupational pneumoconiosis in §§25-5-140 through -180, Code of Ala. (1975). Unlike an accidental injury or occupational disease from which one may recover, occupational pneumoconiosis is contracted over a long period of time and is permanent. Nason v. Jones, 278 Ala. 532,179 So.2d 281 (1965). Consequently, different time periods are necessary. I would reverse the trial court's grant of summary judgment; therefore, I respectfully dissent.