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This workers' compensation case involved Sherry Hubble, who was injured in an automobile accident while traveling to a mandatory orientation for her new job at Dyer Nursing Home. The Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's decision that Hubble was an employee at the time of the accident and that her injury arose out of and in the course of employment, applying the 'special errand' exception. The Court also upheld the award of 95% permanent partial disability. Additionally, the Court affirmed the order for Dyer Nursing Home to reimburse State Farm for medical payments, but denied State Farm's claim for equitable subrogation for liability payments. Finally, the defendant was denied a credit for State Farm's payments under Tennessee Code Annotated section 50-6-112(a), due to co-employee immunity.
Hubble v. Dyer Nursing Home 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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This workers' compensation case involved Sherry Hubble, who was injured in an automobile accident while traveling to a mandatory orientation for her new job at Dyer Nursing Home. The Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's decision that Hubble was an employee at the time of the accident and that her injury arose out of and in the course of employment, applying the 'special errand' exception. The Court also upheld the award of 95% permanent partial disability. Additionally, the Court affirmed the order for Dyer Nursing Home to reimburse State Farm for medical payments, but denied State Farm's claim for equitable subrogation for liability payments. Finally, the defendant was denied a credit for State Farm's payments under Tennessee Code Annotated section 50-6-112(a), due to co-employee immunity.
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