Gina Gunn, et al. v. Independent Radiology Assoc., P.C., et al.

This workers’ compensation appeal has been referred to the Special Workers’ Compensation Appeals Panel of the Supreme Court in accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated section 50-6-225(e)(3) for hearing and reporting to the Supreme Court of findings of fact and conclusions of law. In this appeal, the issue is which of the multiple insurance carriers is responsible for paying the workers’ compensation benefits of Ms. Gina Gunn, the injured employee. The trial court ruled that Hartford Insurance Company, the insurance carrier when Ms. Gunn underwent surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome, was responsible for payment. On the basis of recent developments in the law, the Panel has concluded that the judgment of the trial court should be reversed and that Realm National Insurance Company, the insurance carrier when Ms. Gunn filed the notice of her injury, is liable for payments of Ms. Gunn’s benefits.