Comp Board Reverses, Remands Case of Workplace Shooting

The Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board determined Wednesday that a court prematurely ruled for an employer in a case involving an auto repair shop manager who was accidentally shot by a co-worker during a workplace discussion over a possible private gun sale. The manager filed for workers' compensation benefits after he was injured in July 2021 when he discussed with co-workers the potential gun sale. He sought compensation for physical injuries but also alleged a mental injury. The employer, Steve Towers Enterprises LLC, challenged the comp petition, arguing that the in...