The Supreme Court of Tennessee’s Special Workers’ Compensation Appeals Panel overturned an award of benefits to a worker for his alleged injuries to his knees over the course of 30 years, since he did not timely inform his former employer of his claim.
Case: Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division v. Nesbit, No. W2019-02275-SC-WCM-WC, 03/26/2021, published.
Facts: Charles Nesbit worked as a bucket truck driver for the Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division for 30 years.
Nesbit had to climb several steps to get into the truck and also to get into the bucket. He entered...
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