This case revolves around a workers' compensation claim by James Harris, an employee of DeShazo Crane Company. Harris, a welder, claimed that his eye disorder, choroidal neovascularization, was a result of the cumulative physical stress during his employment, particularly due to welding activity. The employer disputed this, arguing that there was no clear and convincing evidence that Harris's condition was related to his job. However, the trial court ruled in favor of Harris, awarding him the benefits. The employer appealed this decision.
Significant medical testimony was presented in court. Primarily from a retina surgeon, Dr. Milton White, who argued that despite welding being a potential cause for Harris's eye condition, there were no definitive signs in his eye that could attribute the disease to UV radiation caused by welding. Other pieces of evidence, such as Harris's vision deteriorations shortly after he began the employment, were also discussed. Considering this array of evidence, the trial court affirmed that Harris's welding job was a contributing cause to his eye disorder.
The appellate court ruled that the evidence presented could reasonably infer that Harris's disease resulted from his employment, hence affirming the trial court's judgment.
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