The City of Prattville appealed against the Autauga Circuit Court order that ordered the City to provide medical treatment for Pilson, an employee involved in a motor vehicle accident on-duty. Pilson requested a medical referral and ended up receiving treatment from his family doctor and a neurosurgeon.
The City challenged the Court's order, but the Court of Civil Appeals of Alabama denied the city's petition and ruled in favor of the worker. The court reaffirmed the employer's responsibility to pay for reasonably necessary treatments decided upon by the authorized medical practitioner.
Regarding the City’s lack of awareness that Pilson sought treatment from Dr. Ryan, the court ruled that The City was aware after the authorized treating physician initiated a formal referral process.
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