Voluntary Nonsuit Wasn't Final Until Court Issued Order

An employee’s filing of voluntary nonsuit did not become a “final adjudication” until the Chancery Court entered an order dismissing the action, an appellate court ruled. Case: Brooks v. Paccar, Inc., No. M2009-00602-WC-R3-WC, 02/10/10, published. Facts: Keith Brooks alleged that he suffered a compensable injury in February 2007 while working for Paccar Inc. Brooks filed suit against Paccar at the Chancery Court of Davidson County in January 2008. On Jan, 9, 2009, he filed a notice of voluntary nonsuit at 1:43 p.m. At 1:54 p.m., he filed a second suit against P...