(a) If compensation is payable for an occupational disease other than pneumoconiosis or radiation, the only employer liable, if any, shall be the employer in whose employment the employee was last exposed to the hazards of the disease. The employer who is liable shall not be entitled to contribution from any other employer of the employee except one who furnished workers' compensation for the employee during the employment of last exposure.
(b) If compensation is payable for pneumoconiosis or radiation, the only employer liable, if any, shall be the employer in whose employment the employee was last exposed in each of at least 12 months, within a period of five years prior to the date of the injury, to the hazards of the disease and, in addition, any employer who furnished workers' compensation coverage during this period.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.
Chapter 5 - Workers' Compensation.
Article 4 - Compensation for Occupational Diseases.
Section 25-5-110 - Definitions.
Section 25-5-111 - Right to Compensation for Death or Disablement.
Section 25-5-112 - Presumptions as to Applicability and Acceptance of Provisions of Article.
Section 25-5-113 - Manner of Compensation, etc., Provided by Article Exclusive.
Section 25-5-116 - Which Employer Liable for Compensation of Employee; Contribution.
Section 25-5-117 - Limitation Period for Claims or Actions for Compensation.
Section 25-5-119 - Computation of Compensation and Benefits Payable Under Article.
Section 25-5-120 - Presumptions and Burden of Proof as to Right to Compensation.
Section 25-5-121 - Settlements Between Parties; Determination of Disputed Compensation Claims.
Section 25-5-122 - Applicability of Article.
Section 25-5-123 - Applicability of Other Provisions of Chapter to Article.