Dana Louise Pollock filed a claim for workers' compensation, stating she was injured in 2011 during a voluntary end-of-season horseback ride at Camp Scoutshire Woods, run by her employer, Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama, Inc. (GSSA). Pollock argued her injury took place during work hours, at a camp event, on GSSA's property, and with her supervisor's consent. GSSA countered that the ride was voluntary, unrelated to her job responsibilities, and presented no advantage to the organization. The Mobile Circuit Court initially ruled in GSSA's favor, holding that the injury didn't arise during the course of Pollock's employment.
On appeal, Pollock's objections related to affidavit omissions were dismissed, as they weren't raised during the trial. While Pollock cited several cases to back her claim, emphasizing injuries sustained during work hours or on the premises can be employment-related, GSSA leaned on a case where an injury at a voluntary event wasn't deemed compensable. They further pointed out Pollock's duties were mainly business management and supporting camp activities, but not directly horseback riding. The appellate court upheld the lower court's decision, concurring that Pollock's injury wasn't a result of her employment.
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