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In this workers' compensation case, the Tennessee Supreme Court reviewed the trial court's award of 90% permanent partial disability for hearing loss to employee Bobby R. George against Building Materials Corporation of America d/b/a GAF Materials Corporation. The Court considered GAF's appeal regarding a statute of limitations defense and the extent of disability. Reversing the Special Workers’ Compensation Appeals Panel's decision, the Supreme Court held that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in denying GAF's post-trial motion to amend its answer to include the statute of limitations defense due to undue delay and potential prejudice to the opposing party. Furthermore, the Court reinstated the trial court's finding of 90% permanent partial disability, concluding that the evidence did not preponderate against the initial award.
George v. Building Materials Corp. of America 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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In this workers' compensation case, the Tennessee Supreme Court reviewed the trial court's award of 90% permanent partial disability for hearing loss to employee Bobby R. George against Building Materials Corporation of America d/b/a GAF Materials Corporation. The Court considered GAF's appeal regarding a statute of limitations defense and the extent of disability. Reversing the Special Workers’ Compensation Appeals Panel's decision, the Supreme Court held that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in denying GAF's post-trial motion to amend its answer to include the statute of limitations defense due to undue delay and potential prejudice to the opposing party. Furthermore, the Court reinstated the trial court's finding of 90% permanent partial disability, concluding that the evidence did not preponderate against the initial award.
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