Walter Taylor, Jr. v. Athens Paper Company, Inc., et al.

This workers' compensation appeal has been referred to the Special Workers' Compensation Appeals Panel of the Supreme Court in accordance with Tenn. Code Ann. __ 5-6-225(e)(3) for hearing and reporting of findings of fact and conclusions of law. The employer contends the trial court erred in finding the employee did not intentionally misrepresent his physical condition to the employer, and in finding a causal connection between the June 1998 accident and the October 1998 surgery and permanent impairment, and in finding employer responsible for "unauthorized" medical benefits. The panel has concluded that the judgment of the trial court should be affirmed on all issues.