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The defendant employer appeals a workers' compensation death benefits decree awarded to the widow and minor child of its employee, Dewayne Eslinger. Eslinger was killed in a company truck accident while driving home after extensive work hours. The trial judge found the accident arose out of and in the course of employment. The appellate court affirmed, emphasizing that employer-furnished transportation used for commuting is an incident of employment, making injuries sustained during such travel compensable. The court rejected the defendant's arguments and upheld the trial court's decision.
Eslinger v. F & B Frontier Construction Co. 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 defendant employer appeals a workers' compensation death benefits decree awarded to the widow and minor child of its employee, Dewayne Eslinger. Eslinger was killed in a company truck accident while driving home after extensive work hours. The trial judge found the accident arose out of and in the course of employment. The appellate court affirmed, emphasizing that employer-furnished transportation used for commuting is an incident of employment, making injuries sustained during such travel compensable. The court rejected the defendant's arguments and upheld the trial court's decision.
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