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The employee, Nicole Bowlin, was injured in a motor vehicle accident while traveling for work. Her employer, Servall, LLC, denied workers' compensation benefits, claiming a presumption that Bowlin's post-accident marijuana use caused her injuries, based on their supposed participation in the Drug-Free Workplace Program. The trial court found Servall was not actively enrolled in the program at the time of the accident and thus not entitled to the presumption, ordering medical benefits and attorney's fees for outstanding medical bills. On appeal, the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board affirmed the trial court's finding that Servall was not a program participant and could not claim the presumption of causation. However, the Board vacated the award of attorney's fees, deeming it premature, and remanded the case for further proceedings.
Bowlin, Nicole v. Servall, LLC is a workers' compensation case decided in Tennessee Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. 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 Workers' Compensation Appeals Board.
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The employee, Nicole Bowlin, was injured in a motor vehicle accident while traveling for work. Her employer, Servall, LLC, denied workers' compensation benefits, claiming a presumption that Bowlin's post-accident marijuana use caused her injuries, based on their supposed participation in the Drug-Free Workplace Program. The trial court found Servall was not actively enrolled in the program at the time of the accident and thus not entitled to the presumption, ordering medical benefits and attorney's fees for outstanding medical bills. On appeal, the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board affirmed the trial court's finding that Servall was not a program participant and could not claim the presumption of causation. However, the Board vacated the award of attorney's fees, deeming it premature, and remanded the case for further proceedings.
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