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The plaintiff, Natalie Hagan, sued Michael Phipps, an unlicensed builder, and Alfred Hodges, a licensed contractor, for construction defects. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of Hodges, finding no agency relationship between Phipps and Hodges and no predicate tort for civil conspiracy. The Court of Appeals reversed the summary judgment, determining that material facts remain in dispute regarding the existence of an agency relationship and Phipps's intent for the property's use, which affects the civil conspiracy claim. The case was remanded for further proceedings.
Natalie Hagan v. Michael Phipps is a workers' compensation case decided in Court of Appeals of Tennessee. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
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The plaintiff, Natalie Hagan, sued Michael Phipps, an unlicensed builder, and Alfred Hodges, a licensed contractor, for construction defects. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of Hodges, finding no agency relationship between Phipps and Hodges and no predicate tort for civil conspiracy. The Court of Appeals reversed the summary judgment, determining that material facts remain in dispute regarding the existence of an agency relationship and Phipps's intent for the property's use, which affects the civil conspiracy claim. The case was remanded for further proceedings.
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