Court Tosses Finding of Retaliation Due to Ambiguity

The Tennessee Court of Appeals overturned a judge’s decision that had been in favor of an injured worker on his claim of retaliation. Case: Deberry v. Cumberland Electric Membership Corp., No. M2017-02399-COA-R3-CV, 10/15/2018, published. Facts: John R. Deberry worked as a groundman for the Cumberland Electric Membership Corp. He suffered an injury to his shoulder in 2012 and missed six months of work. Deberry received workers’ compensation benefits during this time. Deberry later suffered to injuries to his back but did not miss any work or seek benefits. Cumber...