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This workers’ compensation appeal involves an employee, Johnson, who sustained a hand injury on June 1, 1999, while working at Lojac, fracturing his third and fourth metacarpals. He underwent surgery and was assessed a permanent impairment of 2-3 percent to the hand by medical examiners. The trial judge awarded permanent partial disability benefits based on 50 percent to the hand, which the employer argued was excessive and the employee contended was inadequate. The Special Workers’ Compensation Appeals Panel reviewed the evidence de novo and affirmed the trial court’s award. The Supreme Court adopted and affirmed the Panel's findings and conclusions, denying the applicant's motion for review.
Johnson v. LOJAC MATERIALS, 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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This workers’ compensation appeal involves an employee, Johnson, who sustained a hand injury on June 1, 1999, while working at Lojac, fracturing his third and fourth metacarpals. He underwent surgery and was assessed a permanent impairment of 2-3 percent to the hand by medical examiners. The trial judge awarded permanent partial disability benefits based on 50 percent to the hand, which the employer argued was excessive and the employee contended was inadequate. The Special Workers’ Compensation Appeals Panel reviewed the evidence de novo and affirmed the trial court’s award. The Supreme Court adopted and affirmed the Panel's findings and conclusions, denying the applicant's motion for review.
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