| Lisa Hughes v. Mtd Products, Inc., Cub Cadet Division
02S01-9602-CH-00019
This workers' compensation appeal has been referred to the Special Workers' Compensation Appeals Panel of the Supeme Court in accordance with Tenn. Code Ann. _ 5-6-225(e)(3) for hearing and reporting to the Supreme Court of findings of fact and conclusions of law. Lisa Hughes, ("plaintiff") has appeal ed from the judgment of the trial court denying her claim for workers' compensation benefits on the grounds that she failed to carry her burden of proof as to any permanent partial disability. On appeal, the only issue presented by plaintiff is whether the evidence preponderates against the judgment of the trial court. For the reasons hereafter stated, we find that it does not. Plaintiff was employed as an assembly line worker for MTD Products, Inc. ("defendant"), which were engaged primarily in building lawnmowers. In December 1992 she injured her neck and shoulder while lifting a lawnmower deck onto an assembly line. She was initially seen by Dr. White and then by Dr. Joseph P. Rowland, a neurosurgeon. Dr. Rowland found that her problems were muscular in origin and returned her to work with no restrictions and no permanent impairment on February 15, 1993. In April 1993, plaintiff claimed to have sustained a work-related injury to her low back while lifting a l awnmower frame onto a motor. At that time, plaintiff received outpatient treatment by Dr. Jack Pettigrew, who also referred her to Dr. Larry David Johnson, a local orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Johnson treated her as an outpatient, performing among other things x-rays, a CT scan, and myelogram, all of which were normal. On June 21, 1993, Dr. Johnson released her to return to work and confirmed that plaintiff could return to work for full duty with no permanent impairment on July 22, 1993. 2
Authoring Judge: Per Curiam
Originating Judge:Hon. George Ellis, |
Haywood County | Workers Compensation Panel | 09/27/96 | |
| Lisa Hughes v. Mtd Products, Inc., Cub Cadet Division
02S01-9602-CH-00019
This workers' compensation appeal has been referred to the Special Workers' Compensation Appeals Panel of the Supeme Court in accordance with Tenn. Code Ann. _ 5-6-225(e)(3) for hearing and reporting to the Supreme Court of findings of fact and conclusions of law. Lisa Hughes, ("plaintiff") has appeal ed from the judgment of the trial court denying her claim for workers' compensation benefits on the grounds that she failed to carry her burden of proof as to any permanent partial disability. On appeal, the only issue presented by plaintiff is whether the evidence preponderates against the judgment of the trial court. For the reasons hereafter stated, we find that it does not. Plaintiff was employed as an assembly line worker for MTD Products, Inc. ("defendant"), which were engaged primarily in building lawnmowers. In December 1992 she injured her neck and shoulder while lifting a lawnmower deck onto an assembly line. She was initially seen by Dr. White and then by Dr. Joseph P. Rowland, a neurosurgeon. Dr. Rowland found that her problems were muscular in origin and returned her to work with no restrictions and no permanent impairment on February 15, 1993. In April 1993, plaintiff claimed to have sustained a work-related injury to her low back while lifting a l awnmower frame onto a motor. At that time, plaintiff received outpatient treatment by Dr. Jack Pettigrew, who also referred her to Dr. Larry David Johnson, a local orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Johnson treated her as an outpatient, performing among other things x-rays, a CT scan, and myelogram, all of which were normal. On June 21, 1993, Dr. Johnson released her to return to work and confirmed that plaintiff could return to work for full duty with no permanent impairment on July 22, 1993. 2
Authoring Judge: Per Curiam
Originating Judge:Hon. George Ellis, Judge |
Haywood County | Workers Compensation Panel | 09/27/96 | |
| 02A01-9505-CV-00112
02A01-9505-CV-00112
Originating Judge:George H. Brown |
Shelby County | Court of Appeals | 09/26/96 | |
| 02A01-9211-CV-00327
02A01-9211-CV-00327
Originating Judge:James E. Swearengen |
Shelby County | Court of Appeals | 09/26/96 | |
| 01-9511-CV-00242
01-9511-CV-00242
Originating Judge:Dick Jerman, Jr. |
Gibson County | Court of Appeals | 09/25/96 | |
| 01A01-9604-CH-00148
01A01-9604-CH-00148
Originating Judge:John Walton West |
Dickson County | Court of Appeals | 09/25/96 | |
| 01-9511-CV-00242
01-9511-CV-00242
Originating Judge:Dick Jerman, Jr. |
Gibson County | Court of Appeals | 09/25/96 | |
| 01A01-9511-CH-00493
01A01-9511-CH-00493
Originating Judge:Allen W. Wallace |
Court of Appeals | 09/25/96 | ||
| 02A01-9507-CV-00152
02A01-9507-CV-00152
Originating Judge:Julian P. Guinn |
Hardin County | Court of Appeals | 09/25/96 | |
| 02A01-9503-CV-00066
02A01-9503-CV-00066
Originating Judge:Robert A. Lanier |
Shelby County | Court of Appeals | 09/25/96 | |
| 01A01-9505-CH-00215
01A01-9505-CH-00215
Originating Judge:C. Allen High |
Davidson County | Court of Appeals | 09/25/96 | |
| 02A01-9510-CH-00238
02A01-9510-CH-00238
Originating Judge:George R. Ellis |
Gibson County | Court of Appeals | 09/25/96 | |
| 02A01-9506-GS-00133
02A01-9506-GS-00133
Originating Judge:Max Seaton |
Hardin County | Court of Appeals | 09/25/96 | |
| 02A01-9506-CV-00122
02A01-9506-CV-00122
Originating Judge:James E. Swearengen |
Shelby County | Court of Appeals | 09/25/96 | |
| 03C01-9508-CR-00244
03C01-9508-CR-00244
Originating Judge:Stephen M. Bevil |
Hamilton County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 09/25/96 | |
| 03A01-9604-CV-00123
03A01-9604-CV-00123
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Hamilton County | Court of Appeals | 09/25/96 | |
| 03C01-9212-CR-00431
03C01-9212-CR-00431
Originating Judge:Mary Beth Leibowitz |
Knox County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 09/25/96 | |
| 03C01-9511-CC-00364
03C01-9511-CC-00364
Originating Judge:Lynn W. Brown |
Carter County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 09/25/96 | |
| 03C01-9510-CR-00336
03C01-9510-CR-00336
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Hamilton County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 09/25/96 | |
| 03C01-9604-CC-00152
03C01-9604-CC-00152
Originating Judge:J. Kenneth Porter |
Cocke County | Court of Criminal Appeals | 09/25/96 | |
| X2010-0000-XX-X00-XX
X2010-0000-XX-X00-XX
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Court of Appeals | 09/25/96 | ||
| X2010-0000-XX-X00-XX
X2010-0000-XX-X00-XX
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Court of Appeals | 09/25/96 | ||
| 01S01-9506-CH-00098
01S01-9506-CH-00098
Originating Judge:Tom E. Gray |
Sumner County | Supreme Court | 09/23/96 | |
| 03A01-9606-CV-00184
03A01-9606-CV-00184
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Bradley County | Court of Appeals | 09/23/96 | |
| Cobb v. Beier, S/C No. 03S01-9610-Cv-00106 (Supreme Court At
03A01-9606-CV-001821997
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Bradley County | Court of Appeals | 09/23/96 |
