Court of Civil Appeals of Alabama February 11, 1994, AV92000370 (Hypeco, Inc. v. Hawkins)

This is an appeal from a judgment awarding workmen's compensation benefits for permanent and total disability. In October 1991, Billy Hawkins filed a complaint against his employer, Hypeco, Inc. He alleged that, as a result of two separate furnace malfunctions, he was exposed to and inhaled natural gas while working within the line and scope of his employment.