No Benefits for Truck Driver Who Lied about History of Back Problems

The Supreme Court of Tennessee's Special Workers' Compensation Appeals Panel ruled that a truck driver who concealed his long history of back problems was not entitled to benefits for his two alleged back injuries in 2009. Case: Gamble v. Mid-State Industrial Supply, No. M2014-01043-SC-R3-WC, 09/03/2015, published. Facts: Harold Gamble began working as a fuel truck driver for Mid-State Industrial Supply in 2006. He claimed he injured his back in 2009 when a pressurized fuel line detached from a truck and whipped into him. Mid-State approved treatment for his injury for several month...