Sharon Prince v. State Street Bank & Trust Co. and American Zurich Insurance Company

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 a report of findings of fact and conclusions of law. Employee developed bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome as a result of her employment. The trial court awarded 55% permanent partial disability to the right arm and 35% permanent partial disability to the left arm.  Her employer has appealed, contending that the award is excessive. We conclude that the evidence in the record does not preponderate against the trial court’s award, and affirm the judgment.