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State vs. Kerry Chearis

02C01-9710-CC-00407
Fayette County Court of Criminal Appeals 03/29/99
Pigg vs. Casteel, et al

01A01-9807-CH-00384

Originating Judge:Ellen Hobbs Lyle
Davidson County Court of Appeals 03/29/99
Helson vs. Cyrus

01A01-9809-CH-00507

Originating Judge:Cornelia A. Clark
Williamson County Court of Appeals 03/29/99
Carrie Pinson vs. Michael Tata

02A01-9804-CV-00115

Originating Judge:James E. Swearengen
Shelby County Court of Appeals 03/29/99
Patricia Reed vs. Alamo Rent-a-Car

02A01-9802-CV-00032

Originating Judge:Kay S. Robilio
Shelby County Court of Appeals 03/26/99
State vs. Thomas Bradley

02C01-9803-CC-00084

Originating Judge:Julian P. Guinn
Henry County Court of Criminal Appeals 03/26/99
State vs. Howard Atkins

02C01-9809-CC-00295

Originating Judge:Dick Jerman, Jr.
Haywood County Court of Criminal Appeals 03/26/99
Smith v. Georgia Pacific

03S01-9803-CH-00028
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.
Authoring Judge: Roger E. Thayer, Special Judge
Originating Judge:Hon. Earl H. Henley,
Smith County Workers Compensation Panel 03/25/99
Ami E. Smith vs. State

01C01-9811-CR-00438

Originating Judge:J. O. Bond
Wilson County Court of Criminal Appeals 03/25/99
Frederic R. Harris, Inc., v The Metropolitan Government of Nashville, and Davidson County

A1-A-01-9803-CH00130

Frederic R. Harris, Inc., (FRH), formerly PRC Engineering, Inc., entered into a contract with the Metroolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County (Metro), whereby FRH agreed to provide computer design services to Metro on a cost-plus-fee basis.  FRH promised to provide engineering services for the design an implementation of a Computerized Traffic signal system for Metro.

Authoring Judge: Judge William B. Cain
Originating Judge:Chancellor Carol L. McCoy
Davidson County Court of Appeals 03/25/99
State vs. Antonio Coach

02C01-9805-CC-00160

Originating Judge:Jon Kerry Blackwood
Fayette County Court of Criminal Appeals 03/25/99
Sturdivant vs. Sturdivant

01A01-9804-CH-00198

Originating Judge:Henry Denmark Bell
Court of Appeals 03/25/99
State vs. Darren Smith

02C01-9506-CR-00157

Originating Judge:Bernie Weinman
Shelby County Court of Criminal Appeals 03/25/99
State vs. Darren Smith

02C01-9506-CR-00157
Shelby County Court of Criminal Appeals 03/25/99
Hon. Frank v. Williams, Iii,

02S01-9802-CH-00019
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.
Authoring Judge: John K. Byers, Senior Judge
Originating Judge:Hon. Dewey C. Whitenton,
Lauderdale County Workers Compensation Panel 03/25/99
Intermodal Cartage, Inc. and Cigna Property & Casualty Co.

01S01-9803-CV-00051
Authoring Judge: William H. Inman, Senior Judge
Originating Judge:Hon. Hamilton Gayden
Davidson County Workers Compensation Panel 03/25/99
Seiber v. Methodist Med

03S01-9801-CV-00006
This workers' compensation appeal has been referred to the Special Workers' Compensation Appeals Panel of theSupreme 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. FACTS: Thelma Seiber (plaintiff), sustained a compensable work-related low back injury on March 28, 1996. She was treated by Dr. Ann Carter, a physician who was authorized by the employer. Dr. Carter referred plaintiff to Dr. Eugenio Vargas, also an authorized physician, who performed two surgeries and sent her back to Dr. Carter for follow-up care. On July 2, 1997, the Court approved the parties' settlement of plaintiff's claim which, among other benefits, provided for continuing medical care by authorized physicians. On July 23, 1997, the employer informed plaintiff's counsel by letter, as pertinent: ". . . As you are aware, Dr. Carter was Mrs. Seiber's family physician even before she sustained an injury at the hospital and Dr. Carter was permitted to continue as the authorized primary care physician in this matter. Mrs. Seiber also continues to see Dr. Carter for her other health problems, and sometimes it is difficult to know exactly what treatment is related to the injury of March 27, 1996, and her other physical and psychological problems. For the above reasons, as well as other reasons of which you are aware,1 I am hereby notifying you on behalf of Methodist Medical Center that Dr. Carter will no longer be recognized as the authorized treating physician for any future medical treatment necessitated by Mrs. Seiber's injury of March 27, 1996. Since the hospital is still responsible for future medical treatment necessitated by her injury, I am giving you the following primary care physicians from which to choose for further medical treatment necessary . . ." Plaintiff's first post-settlement doctor's appointment was scheduled for August 29, 1997. On August 18, 1997, the employer's representative telephoned the employee, told her that Dr. Carter was no longer an authorized 1At oral argument, the employer alluded to another reason for changing physicians but that there were no facts in the record about that reason. 2
Authoring Judge: William H. Inman, Senior Judge
Originating Judge:Hon. James B. Scott, Jr.,
Knox County Workers Compensation Panel 03/25/99
Mary Ann Quinn v. Gregory M. Quinn - Concurring

02A01-9803-CH-2R.D.

Mary Ann Quinn(“Wife” or “Appellant”) appeals the judgment of the trial court whichordered Gregory M. Quinn (“Husband” or “Appellee”) to pay for the parties’ minor child’s private school tuition in monthly increments designated as alimony; ordered Husband to pay a portion of Wife’s attorney fees; and classified the following property of the parties: 1. Amer. Express IDS Flexible Annuity Account ($58,775) Husband 2. Charles Schwab Account ($54,190) Husband 3. Residence at 2368 Circle ($100,000) 40% Husband/60% Marital

Authoring Judge: Presiding Judge Frank Crawford
Originating Judge:Chancellor Floyd Peete, Jr.
Shelby County Court of Appeals 03/25/99
Charlotte L. Townsend v. State of Tennessee

02S01-9807-BC-00069
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.
Authoring Judge: John K. Byers, Senior Judge
Originating Judge:Hon. Martha Brasfield,
Knox County Workers Compensation Panel 03/25/99
State vs. Jennie Bain Ducker

01C01-9704-CC-00143

Originating Judge:Charles D. Haston, Sr.
Warren County Court of Criminal Appeals 03/25/99
James R. Simpson v. Livingston Limestone Co., Inc.

01S01-9712-CC-00282
Authoring Judge: Joe C. Loser, Jr., Special Judge
Originating Judge:Hon. John Maddux,
Overton County Workers Compensation Panel 03/25/99
Mack vs. State

03A01-9806-CV-00215
Morgan County Court of Appeals 03/24/99
Miller vs. Board of Paroles

01A01-9804-CH-00177

Originating Judge:Ellen Hobbs Lyle
Davidson County Court of Appeals 03/24/99
Davis vs. Alexis

03A01-9811-CV-00373
Court of Appeals 03/24/99
State vs. James Anders

02C01-9806-CC-00179

Originating Judge:C. Creed Mcginley
Carroll County Court of Criminal Appeals 03/24/99