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The Tennessee Workers' Compensation Appeals Board reviewed a compensation appeal involving James Ernstes, who alleged work-related hearing loss, and his employer, Printpack, Inc. The employer contested the claim, citing a notice defense and seeking to re-open proof based on newly discovered information about the employee's subsequent employment. The trial court had initially found the claim compensable, ruling that Ernstes provided timely notice of his injury, and denied the employer's post-trial motion. On appeal, the Board affirmed the trial court's finding regarding timely notice but reversed the denial of the employer's motion to re-open proof. Consequently, the Board vacated the award of benefits and remanded the case for further proceedings to investigate whether the employee's subsequent employment impacted his hearing loss claim.
James Ernstes v. Printpack, Inc. is a workers' compensation case decided in Tennessee Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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The Tennessee Workers' Compensation Appeals Board reviewed a compensation appeal involving James Ernstes, who alleged work-related hearing loss, and his employer, Printpack, Inc. The employer contested the claim, citing a notice defense and seeking to re-open proof based on newly discovered information about the employee's subsequent employment. The trial court had initially found the claim compensable, ruling that Ernstes provided timely notice of his injury, and denied the employer's post-trial motion. On appeal, the Board affirmed the trial court's finding regarding timely notice but reversed the denial of the employer's motion to re-open proof. Consequently, the Board vacated the award of benefits and remanded the case for further proceedings to investigate whether the employee's subsequent employment impacted his hearing loss claim.
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