The Supreme Court of Tennessee upheld an award of permanent total disability benefits to a diesel maintenance technician for injuries to his back and shoulder.
Case: Hedrick v. Penske Truck Leasing Corp., No. W2019-01522-SC-R3-WC, 06/26/2020, published.
Facts: August Hedrick worked for the Penske Truck Leasing Corp. as a diesel maintenance technician. His work included changing tires, repairing brakes and maintaining vehicles.
On May 16, 2014, Hedrick was rolling two large truck tires in a rainstorm when one tire rolled away. As he tried to grab it, he lost his balance and was pinned t...
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