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This worker's compensation case from Tennessee involves an appeal against a summary judgment granted to the defendant. The trial court had ruled that the plaintiff's action was barred by a one-year statute of limitations and that the injury was not compensable. The appellate court, presided over by Justice Brock, focused on the statute of limitations, specifically the commencement date. The plaintiff argued the statute began when she was informed of her back injury by Dr. Ellis in May 1977, rather than the earlier injury dates. The court found that the medical depositions created a genuine issue of material fact regarding the statute's commencement. Consequently, the judgment of the trial court was reversed, and the case was remanded for a full trial on the merits.
Poore v. Magnavox Co. of Tennessee is a workers' compensation case decided in Tennessee Supreme Court. 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 Supreme Court.
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This worker's compensation case from Tennessee involves an appeal against a summary judgment granted to the defendant. The trial court had ruled that the plaintiff's action was barred by a one-year statute of limitations and that the injury was not compensable. The appellate court, presided over by Justice Brock, focused on the statute of limitations, specifically the commencement date. The plaintiff argued the statute began when she was informed of her back injury by Dr. Ellis in May 1977, rather than the earlier injury dates. The court found that the medical depositions created a genuine issue of material fact regarding the statute's commencement. Consequently, the judgment of the trial court was reversed, and the case was remanded for a full trial on the merits.
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