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Gregory Gooden, an employee of Coors Technical Ceramic Company, died from an acute myocardial infarction after playing basketball during a work break on the employer's premises. His widow, Lenore Gooden, filed for workers' compensation benefits, which were initially denied by the trial court, finding the injury did not arise out of employment. The Tennessee Supreme Court granted review to clarify the course of employment definition regarding voluntary recreational activities. The Court determined that Coors' acquiescence and the regularity of the games made the activity a regular incident of employment, thus finding Gooden's death compensable and reversing the trial court's decision and remanding for a determination of benefits.
Gooden v. Coors Technical Ceramic Co. 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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Gregory Gooden, an employee of Coors Technical Ceramic Company, died from an acute myocardial infarction after playing basketball during a work break on the employer's premises. His widow, Lenore Gooden, filed for workers' compensation benefits, which were initially denied by the trial court, finding the injury did not arise out of employment. The Tennessee Supreme Court granted review to clarify the "course of employment" definition regarding voluntary recreational activities. The Court determined that Coors' acquiescence and the regularity of the games made the activity a regular incident of employment, thus finding Gooden's death compensable and reversing the trial court's decision and remanding for a determination of benefits.
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