HALLISEY v. FORT HOWARD PAPER CO.

No. S96G1408.

484 S.E.2d 653 (1997)

268 Ga. 58

HALLISEY v. FORT HOWARD PAPER COMPANY et al.

Supreme Court of Georgia.

Reconsideration Denied May 30, 1997.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Thomas R. Herndon, Donaldson, Herndon, Bell & Metts, Savannah, for James L. Hallisey.

Marvin W. McGahee, Brennan & Wasden, Savannah, for Fort Howard Paper Company.


THOMPSON, Justice.

This worker's compensation case addresses the issue of whether an employee, who is injured on the job, is entitled to disability benefits if he negligently aggravates his injury outside of the workplace.

James Hallisey suffered an injury to his lower back while in the scope of his employment. He reported the incident to his supervisor, returned to his work station and completed his shift. The following day, Hallisey worked a full shift....

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