Donnie D. McNeely v. Ucar Carbon Co., Inc., et al.

Case Number
M2008-02407-WC-R3-WC

 This workers’ compensation appeal has been referred to the Special Workers’ Compensation Appeals Panel of the Supreme Court in accordance with Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-6-225(e)(3) for a hearing and a report of findings of fact and conclusions of law. Employee had several compensable work injuries, the last of which was carpal tunnel syndrome. The trial court awarded benefits for permanent total disability (“PTD”). Liability was apportioned 90% to the Second Injury Fund (“The Fund”) and 10% to the employer. The Fund has appealed, contending, inter alia, that Employee’s claims as to it are barred by the applicable statute of limitations. We agree, and modify the judgment accordingly.

Authoring Judge
Special Judge E. Riley Anderson
Originating Judge
Judge Jim T. Hamilton
Case Name
Donnie D. McNeely v. Ucar Carbon Co., Inc., et al.
Date Filed
Dissent or Concur
No