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Catherine Mayo v. Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Co.

02S01-9807-CH-00076
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. On or about August 24, 1993, the plaintiff, Catherine Mayo, was engaged in her regular employment duties as manager for Pizza Hut, when she suffered total permanent disabling injuries. An armed robber inflicted a massive shotgun blast to the plaintiff's entire abdomen. On August 11, 1997, the plaintiff filed a Petition for Approval of Final and Lump Sum Settlement under the Workers' Compensation Law. The trial court entered an order approving the final and cash lump sum settlement, awarding total permanent disability benefits at the maximum rate of recovery through age 65 pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. _ 5-6-27, and lifetime future medical expenses. However, judgment was reserved for a later determination by the trial court on the issue of the medical provision of a heated hydrotherapy pool to be installed at the plaintiff's residence. Prior to May 11, 1998, the plaintiff submitted to the trial court medical reports of two physicians in support of her request for an in-home hydrotherapy pool. On May 11, 1998, the trial court considered the merits of plaintiff's motion. On June 29, 1998, the trial court entered an order denying the request for the medical apparatus, more specifically described as the in-ground heated hydrotherapy pool. Since the plaintiff is making a most unusual request that the defendant install an in- ground hydrotherapy pool at her residence as a medical apparatus that is medically necessary, it is beneficial to set forth the underlying facts of this request. At the time of this unfortunate event, the plaintiff, age 47, was a resident of Jackson, Tennessee, but now resides in Buffalo, New York, where she has family support. The shotgun blast injured the plaintiff's chest, solar plexus, abdomen, abdominal wall, and side. Dr. Joseph Spychalski, the treating physician, found that the plaintiff sustained a complete obliteration of the anterior abdominal musculature, and that, as a consequence, she lacks the ability to efficiently sit, transfer, ambulate, bend, or lift. The plaintiff will require lifelong physical therapy to maintain her back muscles and range of motion. Due to the shotgun blast, the 2
Authoring Judge: L. Terry Lafferty, Senior Judge
Originating Judge:Hon. Joe C. Morris, Chancellor
Madison County Workers Compensation Panel 05/28/99
James Alford v. Bruce Hardwood Floors

02S01-9808-CH-00083
Authoring Judge: J. Steven Stafford, Special Judge
Originating Judge:Hon. Joe C. Morris,
Madison County Workers Compensation Panel 05/28/99
Advanced Sales vs. Wilson Co.

01A01-9805-CH-00245

Originating Judge:C. K. Smith
Wilson County Court of Appeals 05/28/99
Buford vs. Cunningham

01A01-9806-CH-00325

Originating Judge:Irvin H. Kilcrease, Jr.
Davidson County Court of Appeals 05/28/99
State vs. Lowell Clayton Gredig, Jr.

03C01-9801-CC-00017

Originating Judge:D. Kelly Thomas, Jr.
Blount County Court of Criminal Appeals 05/28/99
Mark S. Miller vs. State

03C01-9803-CR-00108
Knox County Court of Criminal Appeals 05/27/99
State vs. Joel Guilds

01C01-9804-CC-00182
Williamson County Court of Criminal Appeals 05/27/99
Southers vs. Southers

03A01-9802-CV-00001
Sullivan County Court of Appeals 05/27/99
State vs. Stanley Abell

02C01-9805-CR-00129

Originating Judge:W. Fred Axley
Shelby County Court of Criminal Appeals 05/27/99
State vs. Charles Bledsoe

02C01-9809-CC-00269
Madison County Court of Criminal Appeals 05/27/99
Jenny C. Walker vs. James M. Walker

M2001-00087-COA-R3-CV
After the parties separated, the husband borrowed a substantial amount of money to complete the renovation of marital property and to pay household expenses. The trial court divided the marital property pursuant to divorce, classifying the husband's post-separation loans as marital debt. The wife argues on appeal that the trial court erred in its classification and division of the post-separation debts. We affirm the trial court.
Authoring Judge: Judge Ben H. Cantrell
Originating Judge:Carol A. Catalano
Robertson County Court of Appeals 05/27/99
State vs. Stanley Abell

02C01-9805-CR-00129

Originating Judge:W. Fred Axley
Shelby County Court of Criminal Appeals 05/27/99
David A. Roettger v. Metro Government of Nashville & Davidson County, et al

01S01-9805-CH-00089
Authoring Judge: Per Curiam
Originating Judge:Hon. Carol L. Mccoy
Davidson County Workers Compensation Panel 05/27/99
STS/BAC Joint Venture v. The City of Mt. Juliet

M2003-00171-COA-R3-CV
The developer of a planned Wilson County subdivision sought damages for a temporary taking, claiming that the City of Mt. Juliet interfered with the completion of the project by arbitrarily refusing to grant necessary permits. The trial court granted summary judgment to Mt. Juliet, in part on the ground that the statute of limitations had passed on the developer's claim for relief. We affirm.
Authoring Judge: Presiding Judge Patricia J. Cottrell
Originating Judge:Charles K. Smith
Wilson County Court of Appeals 05/26/99
James Harold Register vs. State

01C01-9605-CC-00199
Bedford County Court of Criminal Appeals 05/26/99
In the Matter of: M.C.G.

01A01-9809-JV-00461

Originating Judge:Andrew J. Shookhoff
Davidson County Court of Appeals 05/26/99
Charles Bobo vs. State

03C01-9802-CR-00064

Originating Judge:R. Jerry Beck
Washington County Court of Criminal Appeals 05/26/99
James E. Kenner vs. State

01C01-9709-CR-00424

Originating Judge:J. Randall Wyatt, Jr.
Davidson County Court of Criminal Appeals 05/26/99
Tabor vs. Eakin

03A01-9902-CV-00043
Knox County Court of Appeals 05/26/99
Amy Decker vs. Carroll Academy

02A01-9709-CV-00242

Originating Judge:Julian P. Guinn
Carroll County Court of Appeals 05/26/99
State vs. David Gribble

03C01-9810-CC-00350
Blount County Court of Criminal Appeals 05/26/99
State vs. Ronnie Garner

01C01-9806-CC-00258
Franklin County Court of Criminal Appeals 05/26/99
Lessley vs. Shope

01A01-9805-CV-00233

Originating Judge:Carol A. Catalano
Robertson County Court of Appeals 05/26/99
Hennigan vs. Hennigan

01A01-9807-CH-00380

Originating Judge:Tyrus H. Cobb
Bedford County Court of Appeals 05/26/99
C&C Aluminum Builders Supply vs. Rynd

01A01-9804-CH-00225

Originating Judge:John W. Rollins
Coffee County Court of Appeals 05/26/99