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The claimant, an employee, sought workers' compensation after being diagnosed with hepatitis C in 1992, exhibiting symptoms since 1988. She believes the condition was caused by either blood transfusions in 1971-1972 or her work providing nursing care to medical patients with hepatitis C. Dr. Ellen B. Hunter, a witness for the defense, confirmed both possibilities. The trial court initially granted a summary judgment of dismissal against the claimant. However, the Special Workers’ Compensation Appeals Panel concluded that summary judgment was improper in this workers' compensation case and vacated the trial court's judgment, remanding the cause for further proceedings to allow both sides to present their witnesses.
Hilliard v. Tennessee State Home Health Services, Inc. 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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The claimant, an employee, sought workers' compensation after being diagnosed with hepatitis C in 1992, exhibiting symptoms since 1988. She believes the condition was caused by either blood transfusions in 1971-1972 or her work providing nursing care to medical patients with hepatitis C. Dr. Ellen B. Hunter, a witness for the defense, confirmed both possibilities. The trial court initially granted a summary judgment of dismissal against the claimant. However, the Special Workers’ Compensation Appeals Panel concluded that summary judgment was improper in this workers' compensation case and vacated the trial court's judgment, remanding the cause for further proceedings to allow both sides to present their witnesses.
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