The Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board will hold virtual oral arguments in the coming weeks. Mark your calendars, and tune in from the comfort of your office, home, or dare we say, the beach? After all, school is almost out, and summer is near. On May 21, the Board will revisit two cases. At 2:00 … Continue reading Board Announces May, June Oral Arguments
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Yet Another Post about the Weather…
This week’s weather has been challenging in so many ways. Thanks for keeping up with multiple blog posts on the ever-changing situation. For next week, here’s what we anticipate. In Nashville, where we do open settlements, the schedule for January 22-24 is Monday 11 a.m.-3p.m., and Tuesday and Wednesday 8-11 a.m. Central Time. In Memphis, … Continue reading Yet Another Post about the Weather…
State offices will close Friday, January 19 due to winter weather.
This means all offices of the Bureau of Workers' Compensation will be closed tomorrow. However, any previously scheduled telephone or teleconference hearings will proceed. If you had a settlement approval set for tomorrow in Murfreesboro, it will be rescheduled.
Update on Nashville Settlement Dates, Times
The Court will be open on Friday as scheduled for settlements between 8 and 11 a.m. Central Time, depending on any developments in the weather overnight Thursday. Since this past week has been so uncertain and the judges will be in a conference on Thursday and Friday, January 25 and 26, the Nashville court will … Continue reading Update on Nashville Settlement Dates, Times
Murfreesboro settlements aren’t canceled
Yes, you read correctly: The Murfreesboro Court expects to be open for its scheduled Friday settlements. But if parties or counsel are concerned about incoming weather or current travel conditions, they may reset their Friday settlement to Tuesday, January 23. Please email WCCourt.Murfreesboro@tn.gov if you wish to reschedule for Tuesday. Photo by Judge Dale Tipps, … Continue reading Murfreesboro settlements aren’t canceled
State Offices Delayed Opening on January 18
Due to hazardous weather and travel conditions across Tennessee, state offices will open tomorrow at 10 a.m. local time. In Nashville, settlement approvals will be heard starting at 10 a.m. Central Time. Once again, anything scheduled for a telephone or virtual hearing will go forward. Photo by Kim Weaver, Paralegal, Knoxville.
Offices Closed on Wednesday, January 17
Due to winter weather, Governor Bill Lee has closed all State offices on Wednesday, January 17. However, if you have a telephone or teleconference hearing, it will proceed as scheduled. Photo by Judge Brian Addington, Gray.
Offices Closed on Tuesday, January 16
Due to winter weather, Governor Bill Lee has closed all State offices on Tuesday, January 16. However, Bureau employees who are able to work from home will do so. The first day of summer is about six months away.
Happy MLK Day–and Check for Cancelations
The State of Tennessee's offices are closed today in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. Due to the current inclement weather, things look a little iffy for conducting business in-person tomorrow, depending on where you live in the state. So please check back to this blog early Tuesday morning if you have a … Continue reading Happy MLK Day–and Check for Cancelations
Gray v. Tyson Foods to be argued online
The Appeals Board previously ordered that the upcoming oral arguments in Gray v. Tyson Foods be heard in-person. However, the Board has now decided to conduct the arguments by videoconference in the case. A revised docket is here if you wish to observe the proceedings.
Appeals Board to Hear Arguments on February 7
The Appeals Board will hear four sets of arguments on February 7, 2024. First up will be video-conference arguments in Thomas v. Duracell-Cleveland. The trial judge granted the employee’s request to involuntarily dismiss her case without prejudice over the employer’s objections. The employer appealed, arguing that both parties had filed petitions for benefit determination, and … Continue reading Appeals Board to Hear Arguments on February 7
Oral Arguments Announced for October
The Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board recently set cases for live oral argument in Knoxville next week, and a virtual oral argument later in the month. Interestingly, the cases represent a wide variety of procedural postures. On October 5, the Board will start by considering an order granting a motion to exclude in Taylor v. Coca … Continue reading Oral Arguments Announced for October
No settlement approvals in Memphis on August 23
Judge Marion will be a national judicial conference. However, approvals in Memphis will take place both the day before and after as usual. Thanks for your flexibility. Photo by Judge Amber Luttrell, Jackson.
Virtual Oral Arguments Announced
The Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board will hold oral arguments by videoconference in two cases on June 26. An “alleged insurer” is asking the Board to decide if a trial court has jurisdiction to decide a coverage dispute in Glenn v. Jameson Industries, LLC. Then, in Bragg v. Premium Services, LLC, the issue is whether … Continue reading Virtual Oral Arguments Announced
Oral Arguments Announced
The Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board will hold in-person oral arguments in two cases on June 8. First, the Board will consider the definition of “reasonable and necessary” medical bills, and if the trial court erred by excluding bills at a compensation hearing, in Lentz v. Coca-Cola Consolidated. (Read this order, too.) Second, in Semich … Continue reading Oral Arguments Announced
Appeals Board Sets Arguments During Conference
The Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board will hear arguments during the Bureau’s upcoming educational conference. The case, Martinez v. ACG Roofing, Inc., involves an insurance coverage dispute and multiple alleged employers. The trial judge denied a motion for summary judgment brought by one of the carriers, Assigned Technology Risk, finding questions of material fact. Assigned Technology … Continue reading Appeals Board Sets Arguments During Conference
“I’m Parking in Memphis”?
Most of you may be used to "walking" in Memphis. And that's great! Because we have a little bit of bad news that might lead to a little more walking (and less parking) in Memphis. We were notified yesterday afternoon by the property managers of One Commerce Square that only those with monthly parking passes … Continue reading “I’m Parking in Memphis”?
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
Reminders
The Bureau will be closed on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. (Although TNComp is available 24/7/365.) Also, settlement approvals will proceed in Nashville on January 25, but nowhere else statewide. And no settlement approvals will take place on January 26 or 27 statewide due to a judicial conference. "Hate cannot drive … Continue reading Reminders
ALERT: WATER MAIN BREAK CAUSES MEMPHIS OFFICE CLOSURE
Settlement approvals will be held by phone this week only. Due to inclement weather, the City of Memphis has experienced several water main breaks. The breaks have left the Memphis office of the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation uninhabitable until the low water pressure can be fixed. Staff will be working remotely. Therefore, for this week … Continue reading ALERT: WATER MAIN BREAK CAUSES MEMPHIS OFFICE CLOSURE
From the Bench 