Leesburg Yarn Mills, Inc. appealed a judgment by the Cherokee Circuit Court that recognized Thomas Hood's injury under the Alabama Workers' Compensation Act and granted him medical and compensation benefits. Hood, an employee of Leesburg for nearly 23 years, sought medical treatment in 2009 for hand pain and was diagnosed with stenosing tenosynovitis, or "trigger finger". He was initially told that the condition wasn't related to his work. However, in 2013, the pain escalated, leading Hood to approach Dr. Glenn Wilson.
After an unsuccessful steroid treatment, Dr. Wilson performed a surgery on Hood. In December 2013, Hood filed a claim against Leesburg for workers' compensation benefits. The trial court, after various hearings and analyses, ruled in favor of Hood in March 2015. Leesburg responded with an appeal. The primary contention was whether Hood's injury was due to cumulative trauma from his work. Based on the evidence, including Hood's rigorous job requirements of constant repetitive motion and supporting medical testimonies, the trial court found Hood's claim credible. It was determined that his injury was indeed the result of cumulative trauma sustained over time because of his job responsibilities.
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