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John Lindsey, a carpenter and partner in JLW Builders, sustained a severe injury while framing houses for general contractor Smith and Johnson, Inc. He sought workers' compensation benefits, claiming he was an employee of Smith and Johnson or that they had orally contracted to provide coverage. The trial judge dismissed his complaint, ruling that Lindsey, as a partner, was not covered and his partnership was too small. The Supreme Court affirmed the dismissal, concluding that Lindsey was an independent contractor based on the 'right to control' test and other factors, such as his responsibility for daily supervision and hiring helpers, rather than an employee of Smith and Johnson, Inc.
Lindsey v. Smith and Johnson, 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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John Lindsey, a carpenter and partner in JLW Builders, sustained a severe injury while framing houses for general contractor Smith and Johnson, Inc. He sought workers' compensation benefits, claiming he was an employee of Smith and Johnson or that they had orally contracted to provide coverage. The trial judge dismissed his complaint, ruling that Lindsey, as a partner, was not covered and his partnership was too small. The Supreme Court affirmed the dismissal, concluding that Lindsey was an independent contractor based on the 'right to control' test and other factors, such as his responsibility for daily supervision and hiring helpers, rather than an employee of Smith and Johnson, Inc.
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