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| Rocky Hipps vs. State
03C01-9807-CC-00237
Originating Judge:D. Kelly Thomas, Jr. |
Blount County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 09/28/99 | |
| Willie Lee Benford vs State
01C01-9905-CR-00157
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Davidson County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 09/27/99 | |
| Thomas Eugene Graham vs. State
03C01-9809-CR-00337
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Hamilton County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 09/27/99 | |
| State vs. Blane Scott Holder
03C01-9812-CC-00439
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Jefferson County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 09/27/99 | |
| Doe vs. Sundquist
01S01-9901-CV-00006
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Supreme Court | 09/27/99 | ||
| Emma Crowe v. Diocese of Memphis Housing Corp
02S01-9807-CH-00071
This workers' compensation appeal has been referred to the Special Workers' Compensation Appeals Panel of the Supreme Court in accordance with Tenn. Code Ann. _ 5-6-225(e)(3) for hearing and reporting to the Supreme Court of findings of fact and conclusions of law. Plaintiff filed a complaint for workers' compensation benefits on October 7, 1996, alleging severe psychological and emotional injury, or aggravation of same, arising out of her conditions at work. The trial court found that the statute of limitations had run on the plaintiff's claim prior to the filing of her complaint and dismissed the complaint. The court also made findings, for the record, that the plaintiff gave proper notice and that the plaintiff had failed to meet her burden of proving causation of a compensable injury. We affirm the judgment of the trial court dismissing plaintiff's complaint for the reasons herein stated.
Authoring Judge: John K. Byers, Senior Judge
Originating Judge:Hon. J. Steven Stafford, |
Dyer County | Workers Compensation Panel | 09/27/99 | |
| State vs. Cedron Orgain
01C01-9808-CC-00334
Originating Judge:Robert W. Wedemeyer |
Montgomery County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 09/27/99 | |
| Doe vs. Sundquist
01S01-9901-CV-00006
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Supreme Court | 09/27/99 | ||
| State vs. Bruce Edward Rochefort
01C01-9902-CR-00029
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DeKalb County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 09/27/99 | |
| State vs. James Cannon
03C01-9808-CR-00272
Originating Judge:Stephen M. Bevil |
Hamilton County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 09/27/99 | |
| State vs. Fred W. Kincaid, Jr.
03C01-9707-CR-00306
Originating Judge:D. Kelly Thomas, Jr. |
Blount County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 09/27/99 | |
| Mulheim vs. Knox Co. Board of Education
03S01-9808-CH-00089
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Knox County | Supreme Court | 09/27/99 | |
| State vs. Lane
03S01-9802-CC-00013
Originating Judge:R. Steven Bebb |
Bradley County | Supreme Court | 09/27/99 | |
| State vs. James Oakley
03C01-9808-CR-00297
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Knox County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 09/27/99 | |
| State vs. Fred W. Kincaid, Jr.
03C01-9707-CR-00306
Originating Judge:D. Kelly Thomas, Jr. |
Blount County | Court of Appeals | 09/27/99 | |
| Fann v. Advance Transformer Co.
03S01-9811-CH-00124
This workers' compensation appeal has been referred to the Special Workers' Compensation Appeals Panel of the Supreme Court in accordance with Tenn. Code Ann. _ 5-6-225(e)(3) for hearing and reporting to the Supreme Court of findings of fact and conclusions of law. Review of the findings of fact made by the trial court is de novo upon the record of the trial court, accompanied by a presumption of the correctness of the findings, unless the preponderance of the evidence is otherwise. Tenn. Code Ann. _ 5-6- 225(e)(2); Stone v. City of McMinnville, 896 S.W.2d 548, 55 (Tenn. 1995). The application of this standard requires this Court to weigh in more depth the factual findings and conclusions of the trial court in a workers' compensation case. See Corcoran v. Foster Auto GMC, Inc., 746 S.W.2d 452, 456 (Tenn. 1988). The trial judge found the plaintiff had suffered 4 percent permanent partial disability to both upper arms. The defendant raises two issues on appeal: (1) whether the trial judge erred in awarding disability benefits against the defendant and (2) whether the award of disability benefits to the plaintiff was contrary to the preponderance of the evidence. We affirm the judgment. The plaintiff began employment with the defendant in July or August of 1996. The plaintiff used computers, calculators, typewriters, word processors, fax machines, copiers, forklifts, micrometers, calipers, and other gauges in various jobs he performed for the defendant. In November 1996, the plaintiff began to experience problems with his hands. Dr. Cletus J. McMahon treated the plaintiff and in July 1997 did carpal tunnel surgery on both arms. After the surgery, the plaintiff returned to work for the defendant but was laid off two days later. The plaintiff was not recalled when other employees were recalled to work by the defendant. 2
Authoring Judge: John K. Byers, Senior Judge
Originating Judge:Hon. Frank V. Williams, III, |
Knox County | Workers Compensation Panel | 09/24/99 | |
| State vs. Frank C. Bright, Jr .
01C01-9807-CR-00291
Originating Judge:J. Randall Wyatt, Jr. |
Davidson County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 09/24/99 | |
| Willie Witherspoon vs. State
01C01-9809-CC-00363
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Robertson County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 09/24/99 | |
| State vs. Jacqueline Stepherson
01C01-9812-CC-00478
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Maury County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 09/24/99 | |
| Woods v. Modine Appeal
03S01-9807-CH-00086
This workers' compensation appeal has been referred to the Special Workers' Compensation Appeals Panel of the Supreme Court in accordance with T.C.A. Section 5-6-225(e)(3) for hearing and reporting to the Supreme Court of findings of fact and conclusions of law. The plaintiff, Doug Black, appeals a determination that his disability is limited to 35 percent to the leg because of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The defendant, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company (carrier for Roadway Express), asserts the award is excessive in that plaintiff sustained no vocational disability. Both parties assert there is no legal basis for the trial court to retain jurisdiction to modify the award if a court determines that the ADA does not apply. We agree that the result of a separate proceeding under the ADA has no bearing on the disability of the employee and accordingly modify the award. Doug Black was employed by Roadway Express as an over the road truck driver. On September 22, 1995, he injured his left leg as he was exiting his truck. Dr. Joe Luna, an orthopedic surgeon, treated the injury, found torn cartilage in the knee, and did arthroscopic surgery. After the surgery, Mr. Black continued to have mechanical symptoms and giving-away of the leg. In July 1996, a MRI revealed a possible torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Mr. Black had returned to work and postponed further surgery until November 1996. Dr. William L. Johnson, a partner of Dr. Luna, did a reconstruction of the torn ACL. Mr. Black recovered well from the second surgery, but had a cartilage deficit on the weight- bearing surface of the bone and underwent a third surgery for debridement and drilling of that region of his knee. Dr. Johnson testified, by deposition, that Mr. Black has an 18 percent permanent impairment to his leg as a result of the injury; the only permanent work restriction placed on him was that "he should have a cruise control on his truck, and that was primarily as a safety issue in controlling the foot pedals." Dr. Howard Brown, also an orthopedic surgeon, saw Mr. Black on May 22 and June 23, 1997 for a second opinion. Dr. Brown opined that he has a 1 percent permanent medical Black v Liberty Mutual Page 2
Authoring Judge: Howell N. Peoples, Special Judge
Originating Judge:The Honorable |
Knox County | Workers Compensation Panel | 09/24/99 | |
| State vs. Tim Lee Moore
01C01-9807-CC-00317
Originating Judge:Es D. Haston |
Warren County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 09/24/99 | |
| Jack v. Delany
03S01-9808-CV-00077
This workers' compensation appeal has been referred to the Special Workers' Compensation Appeals Panel in accordance with Tenn. Code Ann. _ 5-6-225(e)(3) for hearing and reporting of findings of fact and conclusions of law. In this appeal, the employer contends (1) the employee failed to give notice of her injury, (2) the claimant's injury did not arise out of the employment relationship and (3) the award of permanent partial disability benefits is excessive. As discussed below, the panel has concluded the judgment should be affirmed. The claimant initiated this action on May 23, 1997 to recover workers' compensation benefits for her injuries. By its answer, the employer admitted the claimant had, in December of 1995, "complained of an injury to her right arm," but denied "that she complained of an injury to her left arm." It affirmatively averred that it provided her with a panel of three physicians, from which she chose Dr. Randall Robbins; and that Dr. Robbins treated her, referred her to other specialists, and performed surgery on her in April of 1996. The employer did not raise the issue of lack of written notice in its answer. The case was tried on May 29, 1998, when, according to the judgment, the only issues submitted to the trial court were "the extent of permanent, partial disability to be awarded to the plaintiff's right arm and whether the plaintiff is entitled to a judgment for a permanent, partial disability to the left arm, and whether the defendant should reimburse unto the plaintiff and her attorney a portion of the pretrial expenses incurred in preparing this matter for trial, and whether Roger L. Ridenour should receive his attorneys fees in a lump sum." After a trial, the court awarded, inter alia, permanent partial disability benefits based on eighty-five percent to the right arm and sixty percent to the left arm, which equates to or seventy-two and one-half percent to both arms. We have reviewed the case de novo, upon the record of the trial court, accompanied by a presumption of correctness of the findings of fact, unless the preponderance of the evidence is otherwise, as required by Tenn. Code Ann. _ 5-6-225(e)(2). The employee or claimant, Ms. Russell, is fifty-two years old with a tenth grade education and experience as a factory assembler, first at Burlington Hosiery, then Robbins Seat Belt Company, then at Oliver Springs Apparel and finally with this employer, Advance Transformer Company. She gradually developed disabling pain in both arms, but has continued to work. 2
Authoring Judge: Joe C. Loser, Jr., Special Judge
Originating Judge:Hon. James B. Scott, Jr., |
Knox County | Workers Compensation Panel | 09/24/99 | |
| State vs. Troy Randall Johnson
01C01-9812-CC-00486
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Bedford County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 09/24/99 | |
| State vs. Michael O. Brown
01C01-9711-CC-00518
Originating Judge:W. Charles Lee |
Lincoln County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 09/24/99 | |
| 01C01-9810-CR-00431
01C01-9810-CR-00431
Originating Judge:Jane W. Wheatcraft |
Sumner County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 09/24/99 |