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Chief Justice E. Riley Anderson dissents in a workers' compensation case, reviewing the record de novo. The dissent highlights that the employee was treated for forearm and knee injuries post-accident, but there was no evidence of head, face, or jaw trauma or that she struck her head. A paramedic and emergency room staff confirmed complaints only of arm and knee pain. Furthermore, the employee had pre-existing jaw pain and surgery. Her treating physician, Dr. Urbanek, found no jaw fracture via x-ray and CT scan. The dissent concludes that the evidence preponderated against the trial court's finding that the employee's jaw injury arose out of her employment, aligning with the Special Workers’ Compensation Panel's determination.
Tobitt v. Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. 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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Chief Justice E. Riley Anderson dissents in a workers' compensation case, reviewing the record de novo. The dissent highlights that the employee was treated for forearm and knee injuries post-accident, but there was no evidence of head, face, or jaw trauma or that she struck her head. A paramedic and emergency room staff confirmed complaints only of arm and knee pain. Furthermore, the employee had pre-existing jaw pain and surgery. Her treating physician, Dr. Urbanek, found no jaw fracture via x-ray and CT scan. The dissent concludes that the evidence preponderated against the trial court's finding that the employee's jaw injury arose out of her employment, aligning with the Special Workers’ Compensation Panel's determination.
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