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The plaintiff, a central dispatch technician at St. Francis Hospital, suffered a severe chest pain on January 23, 1982, while lifting a heavy box, which aggravated a pre-existing 95% coronary artery stenosis. She underwent bypass surgery and was later deemed permanently and totally disabled. The trial court awarded benefits, which the employer appealed, arguing the action was time-barred and the award lacked evidence. The employer also objected to the trial judge's failure to rule on hypothetical questions. The Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's decision, finding the action was filed within the statute of limitations, the disability was supported by evidence, and the trial judge's handling of hypothetical questions did not constitute reversible error.
Banks v. St. Francis Hospital is a workers' compensation case decided in Tennessee Supreme Court. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Tennessee Supreme Court.
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The plaintiff, a central dispatch technician at St. Francis Hospital, suffered a severe chest pain on January 23, 1982, while lifting a heavy box, which aggravated a pre-existing 95% coronary artery stenosis. She underwent bypass surgery and was later deemed permanently and totally disabled. The trial court awarded benefits, which the employer appealed, arguing the action was time-barred and the award lacked evidence. The employer also objected to the trial judge's failure to rule on hypothetical questions. The Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's decision, finding the action was filed within the statute of limitations, the disability was supported by evidence, and the trial judge's handling of hypothetical questions did not constitute reversible error.
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