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Employee Patricia Henderson sustained a right hip injury while working as a truck driver for SAIA, Inc. in 2007. She underwent two surgeries and was later found to have reached maximum medical improvement with a 15% impairment. Unrepresented by counsel, she settled her workers' compensation claim with SAIA's insurer, Discover RE, for 26% permanent partial disability. Six months later, Henderson moved to set aside the settlement, alleging mistake, fraud, and lack of notice, but the trial court denied her motion. This appeal affirmed the trial court's decision, finding no abuse of discretion under Tennessee Rule of Civil Procedure 60.02 and no substantial failure to provide benefits.
Henderson v. SAIA, 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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Employee Patricia Henderson sustained a right hip injury while working as a truck driver for SAIA, Inc. in 2007. She underwent two surgeries and was later found to have reached maximum medical improvement with a 15% impairment. Unrepresented by counsel, she settled her workers' compensation claim with SAIA's insurer, Discover RE, for 26% permanent partial disability. Six months later, Henderson moved to set aside the settlement, alleging mistake, fraud, and lack of notice, but the trial court denied her motion. This appeal affirmed the trial court's decision, finding no abuse of discretion under Tennessee Rule of Civil Procedure 60.02 and no substantial failure to provide benefits.
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