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Ricky J. Summers vs. State

01C01-9708-CC-00323
Franklin County Court of Criminal Appeals 03/30/99
Mathis Martin vs. State

01C01-9801-CR-00013

Originating Judge:Seth W. Norman
Davidson County Court of Criminal Appeals 03/30/99
State vs. Jesse Dawan

02C01-9709-CC-00370

Originating Judge:Dick Jerman, Jr.
Haywood County Court of Criminal Appeals 03/30/99
State vs. Sean A. Taylor

01C01-9803-CR-00124
Davidson County Court of Criminal Appeals 03/30/99
State vs. Courtney Price/Robertson

02C01-9804-CC-00115

Originating Judge:Dick Jerman, Jr.
Gibson County Court of Criminal Appeals 03/30/99
Citizen's Tri-County Bank vs. Georgia Mutual Ins. Co.

01A01-9805-CV-00259

Originating Judge:Buddy D. Perry
Grundy County Court of Appeals 03/29/99
Metier v. Dico

03S01-9710-CV-00122
Authoring Judge: John S. Mclellan, III
Originating Judge:Hon. James B. Scott, Jr., Chancellor
Knox County Workers Compensation Panel 03/29/99
Blevins vs. Blevins

01A01-9712-CH-00738
Court of Appeals 03/29/99
State vs. Kerry Chearis

02C01-9710-CC-00407
Fayette County Court of Criminal Appeals 03/29/99
Brewer v. Liberty Mutual -

03S01-9801-CH-00010
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. Billy Joe White,
Knox County Workers Compensation Panel 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
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
Michael Bingham v. Kimberly-Clark, Inc.

02S01-9804-CV-00040
Authoring Judge: F. Lloyd Tatum, Special Judge
Originating Judge:Hon. James F. Russell, Judge
Shelby County Workers Compensation Panel 03/29/99
Ramsey vs. Ramsey

01A01-9805-CH-00262

Originating Judge:Allen W. Wallace
Dickson County Court of Appeals 03/29/99
State vs. Timothy Hopper

02C01-9709-CC-00371

Originating Judge:William M. Barker
Hardin County Court of Criminal Appeals 03/29/99
State vs. Alexander Cawthon

02C01-9803-CC-00089

Originating Judge:C. Creed Mcginley
Carroll County Court of Criminal Appeals 03/29/99
Reid vs. Lutche, et al

01A01-9803-CH-00168

Originating Judge:Carol L. Mccoy
Davidson County Court of Appeals 03/29/99
State vs. Howard Atkins

02C01-9809-CC-00295

Originating Judge:Dick Jerman, Jr.
Haywood County Court of Criminal 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
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. Darren Smith

02C01-9506-CR-00157

Originating Judge:Bernie Weinman
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