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William Griffin, a custodian for Memphis Community Television Foundation, sustained a neck and shoulder injury on March 6, 1981, while lifting a TV monitor. Dr. Henry T. Stratton diagnosed a mild degenerative cervical disc and neck strain, recommending conservative treatment and a weight-lifting restriction. Although Dr. Stratton initially found no permanent impairment, Mr. Griffin continued to experience pain and limitations, leading to his discharge. The trial court awarded Griffin 20% permanent partial disability. The appellate court affirmed the decision, finding sufficient material evidence, including lay testimony and the enduring nature of the disability, to support the finding of permanent partial disability despite ambiguous medical testimony regarding permanence.
Griffin v. Memphis Community Television Foundation 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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William Griffin, a custodian for Memphis Community Television Foundation, sustained a neck and shoulder injury on March 6, 1981, while lifting a TV monitor. Dr. Henry T. Stratton diagnosed a mild degenerative cervical disc and neck strain, recommending conservative treatment and a weight-lifting restriction. Although Dr. Stratton initially found no permanent impairment, Mr. Griffin continued to experience pain and limitations, leading to his discharge. The trial court awarded Griffin 20% permanent partial disability. The appellate court affirmed the decision, finding sufficient material evidence, including lay testimony and the enduring nature of the disability, to support the finding of permanent partial disability despite ambiguous medical testimony regarding permanence.
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