Rene Burns v. Randstad North America, L. P., 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 § 50-6-225(e)(3) for a hearing and a report of findings of fact and conclusions of law. In this case, the trial court ruled that the employee, Ms. Rene Burns, sustained a 49% permanent partial disability to the hand. The employer asserts that the trial court erred because it considered Ms. Burns’ disfigurement and alleged fear of equipment as part of the vocational disability award. Consequently, the employer contends that the trial court’s award was excessive. We agree and modify the award to 35% permanent partial disability.