Archive for February 13th, 2007
TRIAL COURT SETS ASIDE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, APPROVED BY DOL
A local trial court has set aside a settlement that was effectuated at a Benefit Review Conference and signed by a specialist at the Department of Labor. The settlement was reached following a mediation. The parties entered into and executed a Settlement Agreement which, under the Workers’ Compensation Act, has the same authority as a [...]
Posted: February 13th, 2007 under Case Law Decisions, General, Legislation.
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PANEL OVERTURNS COMBINING OF AWARDS FOR DISTINCT INJURIES
In Pirtle v. Humboldt Utilities, No. W2005-02075-SC-WCM-CV (Tenn. Workers’ Comp. Panel Aug. 21, 2006), the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Panel reversed a judgment of the trial court which erroneously combined awards for an employee’s hand and back injuries. The Panel affirmed the trial court finding that both injuries were compensable.
In Pirtle, the Gibson County Chancery Court [...]
Posted: February 13th, 2007 under Case Law Decisions.
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