Employer Gets Summary Judgment on Worker's Request for Additional Medical Care

The Supreme Court of Tennessee's Special Workers' Compensation Appeals Panel ruled that an employer was entitled to summary judgment dismissing a worker's request for additional medical treatment because her request was time-barred. Case: Arnold v. Courtyard Management Corp., No. W2015-02266-SC-WCM-WC, 09/28/2016, published. Facts: Terry Arnold claims she injured her neck while caulking and scraping a tub on Aug. 18, 2012. She gave notice of her alleged injury to her employer, the Courtyard Management Corp., on Aug. 24 that year. Her employer authorized treatment with Dr. John D...