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Michael Patterson, an employee, sought additional medical and temporary disability benefits for a work-related right shoulder injury sustained in a truck accident. The court considered conflicting medical opinions regarding a labral tear and ultimately found Mr. Patterson likely to prevail in proving causation. The court ordered Huff and Puff Trucking and Praetorian Ins. Co. to cover Mr. Patterson's reasonable and necessary medical expenses for his shoulder treatment by Dr. Jeffrey Peterson and temporary disability benefits from April 18, 2017, to February 16, 2018.
Patterson, Michael v. Huff & Puff Trucking is a workers' compensation case decided in Tennessee Court of Workers' Compensation Claims. 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 Court of Workers' Compensation Claims.
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Michael Patterson, an employee, sought additional medical and temporary disability benefits for a work-related right shoulder injury sustained in a truck accident. The court considered conflicting medical opinions regarding a labral tear and ultimately found Mr. Patterson likely to prevail in proving causation. The court ordered Huff and Puff Trucking and Praetorian Ins. Co. to cover Mr. Patterson's reasonable and necessary medical expenses for his shoulder treatment by Dr. Jeffrey Peterson and temporary disability benefits from April 18, 2017, to February 16, 2018.
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