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Cynthia G. Clarendon, a registered nurse, sustained a back injury while lifting a patient at Baptist Memorial Hospital on September 25, 1988. She sought treatment from Dr. James Galyon, who then referred her to neurosurgeon Dr. Edward Kaplan, who diagnosed a disc herniation requiring surgery. Clarendon provided notice of the injury to her employer, despite a dispute over the exact date of the incident. The Chancellor found in favor of Clarendon, awarding her 80% permanent partial disability to the body as a whole and medical expenses. On appeal, the Defendant challenged findings on causation, notice, and the extent of disability. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's judgment but reduced the medical expense award by excluding Dr. Galyon's fees due to a lack of proof regarding their reasonableness and necessity.
Clarendon v. Baptist Memorial Hospital is a workers' compensation case decided in Tennessee Supreme Court. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Tennessee Supreme Court.
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Cynthia G. Clarendon, a registered nurse, sustained a back injury while lifting a patient at Baptist Memorial Hospital on September 25, 1988. She sought treatment from Dr. James Galyon, who then referred her to neurosurgeon Dr. Edward Kaplan, who diagnosed a disc herniation requiring surgery. Clarendon provided notice of the injury to her employer, despite a dispute over the exact date of the incident. The Chancellor found in favor of Clarendon, awarding her 80% permanent partial disability to the body as a whole and medical expenses. On appeal, the Defendant challenged findings on causation, notice, and the extent of disability. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's judgment but reduced the medical expense award by excluding Dr. Galyon's fees due to a lack of proof regarding their reasonableness and necessity.
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