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Jayme Owen was injured when improperly stacked books in his employer's warehouse fell on him. The books were supplied by Areata Graphics using a 'glide pack' method, and stacked three high by Owen's employer, NBD. Owen, along with his wife Lynda, sued Areata Graphics, alleging negligence in the stacking and securing of the books. A jury awarded substantial damages to the Owens, which were later subject to a remittitur for Lynda Owen. Areata Graphics appealed, citing several errors including the trial court's failure to instruct the jury on the assumption of risk and the misconduct of a juror who concealed her extensive litigation history during voir dire. The appellate court found merit in both issues, reversed the trial court's decision, and remanded the case for a new trial.
Owen v. Arcata Graphics/Kingsport Press 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.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Court of Appeals of Tennessee.
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Jayme Owen was injured when improperly stacked books in his employer's warehouse fell on him. The books were supplied by Areata Graphics using a 'glide pack' method, and stacked three high by Owen's employer, NBD. Owen, along with his wife Lynda, sued Areata Graphics, alleging negligence in the stacking and securing of the books. A jury awarded substantial damages to the Owens, which were later subject to a remittitur for Lynda Owen. Areata Graphics appealed, citing several errors including the trial court's failure to instruct the jury on the assumption of risk and the misconduct of a juror who concealed her extensive litigation history during voir dire. The appellate court found merit in both issues, reversed the trial court's decision, and remanded the case for a new trial.
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