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In this interlocutory appeal, injured worker James Peters alleged a foot injury from a ladder fall while working for A Clean Connection, LLC. The employer disputed liability, claiming Peters was an independent contractor. The trial court determined Peters was an employee and awarded medical benefits. On appeal, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed the trial court's finding of an employer-employee relationship but modified the order to remove the requirement for a causation opinion from Dr. Lord. The case was remanded for further proceedings consistent with the Board's decision.
Peters, James v. A Clean Connection, LLC. 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.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Tennessee Workers' Compensation Appeals Board.
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In this interlocutory appeal, injured worker James Peters alleged a foot injury from a ladder fall while working for A Clean Connection, LLC. The employer disputed liability, claiming Peters was an independent contractor. The trial court determined Peters was an employee and awarded medical benefits. On appeal, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed the trial court's finding of an employer-employee relationship but modified the order to remove the requirement for a causation opinion from Dr. Lord. The case was remanded for further proceedings consistent with the Board's decision.
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