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The employee, Anthony J. McCarroll, Jr., alleged a work injury on August 29, 2019, but did not report it until after another incident on October 10, 2019. He filed a petition for benefits for the August 29 accident on January 15, 2021. The employer, Amazon.com, moved for summary judgment, arguing the petition was filed more than one year after its last voluntary payment of benefits on December 23, 2019. The trial court granted the motion, dismissing the employee's claim. The Appeals Board affirmed the trial court's decision, finding the employer successfully negated the timely filing of the petition, an essential element of the employee's claim.
McCarroll, Anthony v. Amazon.com 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 employee, Anthony J. McCarroll, Jr., alleged a work injury on August 29, 2019, but did not report it until after another incident on October 10, 2019. He filed a petition for benefits for the August 29 accident on January 15, 2021. The employer, Amazon.com, moved for summary judgment, arguing the petition was filed more than one year after its last voluntary payment of benefits on December 23, 2019. The trial court granted the motion, dismissing the employee's claim. The Appeals Board affirmed the trial court's decision, finding the employer successfully negated the timely filing of the petition, an essential element of the employee's claim.
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