The Tennessee Supreme Court’s Special Workers’ Compensation Appeals Panel ruled that a construction laborer waited too long after noticing his hearing loss to confirm that his condition was work-related and file a claim for benefits.
Case: Potter South East LLC v. Bowling, No. E2019-01009-SC-R3-WC, 06/02/2020, published.
Facts: Brian Bowling worked for Potter South East LLC as a laborer. Bowling was constantly exposed to loud noise from jackhammers, sledgehammers, power drivers and heavy equipment.
Over time, Bowling developed hearing loss, and he filed a request for worker...
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