By Judge Brian Addington, Gray Did the tune just pop in your head? It’s the title of a 1985 song from the band Alabama that reached number one on the country charts. The song pays homage to all the workers behind the scenes who get things done in America. One part of the song talks … Continue reading 40 Hour Week (For a Livin’)
Month: February 2023
Mark Your Calendars
By Judge Brian Addington, Gray You're cordially invited to an open house commemorating the fifth anniversary of the Gray office of the Bureau of Workers Compensation. The celebration will take place on March 1, 2023, from 10:30 to noon Eastern time. Light refreshments will be served. Click here to get a little background information. Just … Continue reading Mark Your Calendars
Did you know…?
By Kimberly D. Weaver, paralegal, Knoxville I’m a lover of fun, strange, and weird facts. And when it relates to history, even better. I’m kind of like postman Cliff Clavin from Cheers. Remember as he would saunter up to the bar, order his drink, and out would come a strange fact from the depths of … Continue reading Did you know…?
Third case added to February Oral Arguments
The Appeals Board will also hear arguments in Cook v. Newton Nissan of Gallatin on February 22. After an expedited hearing, the trial court ordered the employer to offer a panel of pain management specialists, which panel must exclude a physician who had already seen the employee. The employer appealed. Arguments will start at 9:00 … Continue reading Third case added to February Oral Arguments
Memphis settlements canceled today
However, next week approvals will take place from 9-11 a.m. on Tuesday. On Wednesday and Thursday, the approval hours will be extended. They are available from 9 a.m. to noon. Thanks for your flexibility.
Oral Arguments Set for Late February
On February 22, the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board will hold oral arguments in two cases. First, in Nelson v. QVS, the employee alleged an injury while working for the corporation he owns, and which employs him. The business’s carrier has denied the claim. The employee filed a motion that the carrier provide separate counsel to … Continue reading Oral Arguments Set for Late February
Memphis settlements canceled; expanded hours in Nashville
Chief Judge Switzer will be available for approvals from 8 a.m until 2 p.m. Central Time, today only.
In Re: Residents of Montgomery, Stewart, and Houston Counties
By Chief Judge Kenneth M. Switzer, Nashville There’s no place like home. Some people have to travel far from home for a settlement approval. Over the years, the Court of Workers’ Compensation Claims has secured remote locations to hold settlement approval hearings. We’ve done this because our judges are located in eight cities across the … Continue reading In Re: Residents of Montgomery, Stewart, and Houston Counties
From the Bench 