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The Supreme Court reversed and remanded a workers' compensation case involving Billy Gray, an employee of Cullom Machine, Tool & Die, Inc. The trial court had erred in awarding temporary total benefits to Gray, who continued working post-injury and later operated his own business. The court also found error in limiting the employer's liability for permanent total disability to 60% of 400 weeks instead of until Gray's social security eligibility. Additionally, the trial court improperly awarded 180 weeks of lump-sum benefits, exceeding the statutory limit of 100 weeks, and failed to recalculate weekly benefits. The case is remanded for re-determination of benefits and other proceedings.
Gray v. Cullom MacHine, Tool & Die, Inc. 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 Supreme Court reversed and remanded a workers' compensation case involving Billy Gray, an employee of Cullom Machine, Tool & Die, Inc. The trial court had erred in awarding temporary total benefits to Gray, who continued working post-injury and later operated his own business. The court also found error in limiting the employer's liability for permanent total disability to 60% of 400 weeks instead of until Gray's social security eligibility. Additionally, the trial court improperly awarded 180 weeks of lump-sum benefits, exceeding the statutory limit of 100 weeks, and failed to recalculate weekly benefits. The case is remanded for re-determination of benefits and other proceedings.
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