Fabian Timmons v. Taylor Farms Tennessee, Inc. and Zurich American Insurance Company

This workers’ compensation appeal has been referred to the Special Workers’ Compensation Appeals Panel of the Tennessee Supreme Court in accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated section 50-6-225(e)(3) for hearing and reporting to the Supreme Court findings of fact and conclusions of law. The employer, Taylor Farms Tennessee, Inc., and Zurich American Insurance Company, have appealed the trial court’s award of 50% whole body impairment to Mr. Timmons. It is the appellant’s contention that expert medical testimony fails to support the trial court’s finding that Mr. Timmons’ hip condition was aggravated or advanced permanently by the work-related injury. After carefully considering the record, we affirm the judgment of the trial court.