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James Young, an employee, suffered a right side injury and multiple rib fractures in February 2022 while working for Cobblestone Indus., Inc. He sought medical benefits and subsequently, attorney's fees, claiming Cobblestone wrongfully denied them. The court held an Expedited Hearing to address the denial of medical benefits and the entitlement to attorney's fees. Despite several attempts to find a pain management specialist, including offers from Cobblestone for Dr. Lisa Bellner, Dr. David Todd, and Dr. David Miller, none ultimately treated Mr. Young. Cobblestone eventually authorized Dr. Scott Baker, who found no medical explanation for Mr. Young's symptoms related to the work injury. The Court denied Mr. Young's request for attorney's fees at this stage, citing incomplete proof and distinguishing the case from Thompson v. Comcast Corporation. The case was referred to the Bureau’s Compliance Program for a potential penalty against Cobblestone for failing to properly provide medical care.
Young, James v. COBBLESTONE INDUS., INC. 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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James Young, an employee, suffered a right side injury and multiple rib fractures in February 2022 while working for Cobblestone Indus., Inc. He sought medical benefits and subsequently, attorney's fees, claiming Cobblestone wrongfully denied them. The court held an Expedited Hearing to address the denial of medical benefits and the entitlement to attorney's fees. Despite several attempts to find a pain management specialist, including offers from Cobblestone for Dr. Lisa Bellner, Dr. David Todd, and Dr. David Miller, none ultimately treated Mr. Young. Cobblestone eventually authorized Dr. Scott Baker, who found no medical explanation for Mr. Young's symptoms related to the work injury. The Court denied Mr. Young's request for attorney's fees at this stage, citing incomplete proof and distinguishing the case from Thompson v. Comcast Corporation. The case was referred to the Bureau’s Compliance Program for a potential penalty against Cobblestone for failing to properly provide medical care.
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