Adams, Byron v. Savage Construction Co.
Case Details
- Judge(s)
- Allen Phillips
- Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
- Published
- Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
- expedited hearing
- State
- Tennessee
Related Laws
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Outcome
Employee Byron Adams prevailed in expedited workers' compensation hearing, establishing sufficient evidence that his August 3, 2016 work injury to his right foot arose out of employment and contributed more than 50% to his need for medical treatment. Court awarded medical and temporary disability benefits despite employer's challenge based on conflicting medical opinions.
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