High Court to Hear Arguments on Standards for Aggravation of Preexisting Condition

The Tennessee Supreme Court on Thursday will hear arguments in a case that seeks to clarify the appropriate standards for the aggravation of preexisting conditions. The high court will hear oral arguments in Jo Carol Edwards v. Peoplease, a direct appeal of a workers’ compensation case stemming from a 2020 injury. Edwards suffered injuries to both her knees in a vehicle accident while working for Peoplease. The employer accepted the claim and authorized medical treatment. Edwards consulted four orthopedic surgeons for pain and loss of function in both knees, and all agreed that she su...