Montgomery County

Montgomery County, located in the central part of Alabama, is the state capital and the second most populous county in the state. Named after Richard Montgomery, an American Revolutionary War hero, the county was established in 1816. The county seat is the city of Montgomery, which is also the state capital.

Montgomery County is known for its rich history and cultural significance. The city of Montgomery was a major hub for the cotton trade in the 19th century and was the starting point for the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a key event in the Civil Rights Movement. The county is also home to several historic landmarks, including the Alabama State Capitol and the Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church.

Today, Montgomery County is home to a number of major industries, including government, healthcare, and education. The county is home to several colleges and universities, including Auburn University at Montgomery and Alabama State University.

In addition to its economic and cultural importance, Montgomery County is also known for its natural beauty. The county is home to several state and national parks, including the Montgomery Bell State Park and the Tuskegee National Forest.

Recent Alabama Workers' Compensation Decisions from MONTGOMERY County

• Tompkins v. WAL-MART ASSOCIATES, INC.: April 9, 2021

  Alabama Court Reverses Dismissal of Wal-Mart Worker's Claim, Citing Due Process Concerns.

• Ex Parte Drury Hotels Company, LLC: Feb. 28, 2020

  Defendant's Petition for Dismissal of Plaintiff's Claims Denied by Court

• Hale v. Hyundai Motor Mfg. Alabama, LLC: Jan. 6, 2012

  Court of Civil Appeals Upholds Summary Judgment in Favor of Hyundai Stipulating the Attendance, Bereavement-Leave and Serious-Misconduct Policies.

• Ex Parte Water Works and Sanitary Sewer Board of the City of Montgomery: Feb. 10, 2012

  Determining the Statue of Limitations

• Ex parte DuBOSE Construction Company: March 16, 2012

  Procedural Dispute over Knee Injury and Permanent Partial Disability

• Ex parte Aramark Management service Limited Partnership v. Yvonne Mitchell: June 13, 2014

  Clarification on When Personnel Files can be Produced

• Ex parte Southern Erectors, Inc.: Feb. 21, 2014

  Claim Dismissed because Injury Occurred in Kansas

• Cocking v. City of Montgomery: March 12, 2010

  PTSD Claim Non-Compensable: Mental Disorders not caused by Physical Injury Fall Outside the Workers' Compensation Act

• Willie Jones v. Ray Ruth: July 24, 2009

  Release of Claims Under Workers' Compensation Act does not include Claims Based on Willful Removal of Safety Devicee

Recent Alabama Medical Malpractice Decisions from MONTGOMERY County

• Angela Williams v. Dr. Wesley H. Barry, Jr., and Advanced Surgical Associates, P.C.:

  Remanded to Determine if Failure to Perform Ultrasound Prior to Surgery was Negligence

• Healthcare Authority for Baptist Health v. Davis:

  Defendant Qualified for State Immunity and Case was Dismissed for lack of Subject Matter Jurisdiction

• Weber v. Freeman:

  Amended Complaint Did not Relate Back to Complaint and was Time Barred

• Thomas Mark Anderson and his wife Cynthia S. Anderson v. Alabama Reference Laboratories:

  Fraud Claim Subject to Alabama Medical Liability Act of 1987