Ellen Wiles v. Dillard’s, et al.

By Courtney S. Paterson Ellen Wiles v. Dillard’s, et al.             Docket No. 2016-05-0933 State File No. 75113-2016 Filed March 14, 2017 Posture This is a case before the Appeals Board on an interlocutory appeal filed by the employee, and the dispute was whether...

Kine Gueye v. Federal Express Corporation

By Courtney S. Paterson Kine Gueye v. Federal Express Corporation                        Docket No. 2016-08-0701 State File No. 29588-2015 Filed March 10, 2017 Posture This is a case before the Appeals Board on an interlocutory appeal filed by the employee, and the...

Aliceia Hollis v. Konyo America, et al.

By Courtney S. Paterson Aliceia Hollis v. Komyo America, et al.                     Docket No. 2016-03-0298 State File No. 23307-2016 Filed March 7, 2017 Posture This is a case before the Appeals Board on an interlocutory appeal filed by the employer, Konyo  America,...

The Exception Proves the Rule 2014

By Courtney S. Paterson The Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board hands down several cases each month that expound upon and demonstrate the changes made to the Workers’ Compensation Laws in 2014. While certain cases may outline exceptions, the new...