David Joe Jackson v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. et al.

This workers’ compensation appeal has been referred to the Special Workers’ Compensation Appeals Panel of the Supreme Court in accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated section 50-6-225(e)(3) for a hearing and a report of findings of fact and conclusions of law. Employee sustained an aggravation of his pre-existing degenerative back condition while rising from his chair during his lunch break on Employer’s premises. The trial court found the injury was compensable and awarded 15% permanent partial disability benefits. Employer has appealed, contending that the injury did not arise from the employment. We affirm the judgment.