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02C01-9507-CR-00192

02C01-9507-CR-00192

Originating Judge:Bernie Weinman
Shelby County Court of Criminal Appeals 05/24/96
03A01-9511-CH-00388

03A01-9511-CH-00388
Hamilton County Court of Appeals 05/24/96
02C01-9508-CR-00219

02C01-9508-CR-00219

Originating Judge:Bernie Weinman
Shelby County Court of Criminal Appeals 05/24/96
01C01-9501-CC-00023

01C01-9501-CC-00023

Originating Judge:Jim T. Hamilton
Giles County Court of Criminal Appeals 05/24/96
01C01-9509-CC-00311

01C01-9509-CC-00311

Originating Judge:James K. Clayton, Jr.
Rutherford County Court of Criminal Appeals 05/24/96
02C01-9505-CC-00125

02C01-9505-CC-00125

Originating Judge:F. Lloyd Tatum
Madison County Court of Criminal Appeals 05/24/96
01A01-9510-CV-00434

01A01-9510-CV-00434

Originating Judge:Barbara N. Haynes
Davidson County Court of Appeals 05/24/96
01C01-9508-CR-00280

01C01-9508-CR-00280
Wilson County Court of Criminal Appeals 05/24/96
02C01-9408-CR-00153

02C01-9408-CR-00153

Originating Judge:Joseph B. Brown
Shelby County Court of Criminal Appeals 05/24/96
01C01-9501-CC-00023

01C01-9501-CC-00023

Originating Judge:Jim T. Hamilton
Giles County Court of Criminal Appeals 05/24/96
Robert F. Seymore v. Snap-On Tools Corporation

03S01-9507-CH-00081
This workers' compensation appeal has been referred to the Special Workers' Compensation Appeals Panel of the Supreme Court in accordance with TENN. CODE ANN. _ 5-6-225(e)(3) for hearing and reporting to the Supreme Court of findings of fact and conclusions of law. Defendant, Snap-On Tools Corporation, has appealed from the action of the trial court in awarding plaintiff, Robert F. Seymore, 4% permanent partial disability to each upper extremity. Plaintiff is 52 years of age and has a 12th grade education. He suffered bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome injuries as a result of work-related activities. Surgery was performed on the right on July 13, 1993 and the left on August 31, 1993. He returned to work during October, 1993. Plaintiff's job title is a heat treat operator, and he constantly uses his hands and wrists in his work. He testified that, after surgery, he felt some relief but most of his symptoms of pain and numbness have returned. He has continued to work without a drop in his production rate but says he still suffers from his injuries as he works and even after work. There is evidence from his wife and supervisor to substantiate his complaints of continuing problems. The only issue on appeal is the extent of permanent disability. Dr. Paul E. Gorman, an orthopedic surgeon, testified by deposition and did not give plaintiff any permanent impairment under the A.M.A. Guidelines. However, he testified plaintiff should be restricted in working. His restrictions included no overtime work, avoidance of vibration tools and no lifting or handling of items weighing in excess of 1 pounds. Dr. Eric C. Roberts, a physician in physical medicine and rehabilitation, also testified by deposition and examined plaintiff for the purpose of giving an impairment rating. He agreed with the restrictions as imposed by Dr. Gorman but was of the opinion plaintiff had permanent impairment under A.M.A. Guidelines of ten percent to each upper extremity. -2-
Authoring Judge: Roger E. Thayer, Special Judge
Originating Judge:Hon. G. Richard Johnson,
Washington County Workers Compensation Panel 05/24/96
01C01-9411-CR-00397

01C01-9411-CR-00397

Originating Judge:Seth W. Norman
Davidson County Court of Criminal Appeals 05/24/96
02C01-9503-CC-00064

02C01-9503-CC-00064

Originating Judge:John Franklin Murchison
Madison County Court of Criminal Appeals 05/24/96
02C01-9507-CR-00202

02C01-9507-CR-00202
Shelby County Court of Criminal Appeals 05/24/96
01A01-9512-CH-00572

01A01-9512-CH-00572

Originating Judge:Ellen H. Lyle
Davidson County Court of Appeals 05/24/96
01A01-9601-CV-00020

01A01-9601-CV-00020

Originating Judge:Thomas Goodall
Sumner County Court of Appeals 05/24/96
O1CO1-9412-CR-00411

O1CO1-9412-CR-00411

Originating Judge:Seth W. Norman
Davidson County Court of Criminal Appeals 05/24/96
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Court of Appeals 05/23/96
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Court of Appeals 05/23/96
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Court of Appeals 05/23/96
Christopher v. Sockwell

01A01-9509-PB-00392

Originating Judge:Lee A. England
Lawrence County Court of Appeals 05/22/96
01A01-9505-CH-00186

01A01-9505-CH-00186

Originating Judge:C. Allen High
Cheatham County Court of Appeals 05/22/96
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Hamilton County Court of Appeals 05/22/96
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Roane County Court of Appeals 05/22/96
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Knox County Court of Appeals 05/22/96