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Benjamin Howard, a dentist employed by Centurion, filed a claim after falling and striking his head on February 1, 2022, while walking into work. He underwent surgeries for bilateral intracranial subdural hematomas and rehabilitation. Centurion denied the claim, citing Dr. Howard's failure to disclose an expert witness and his inconsistent testimony regarding a new blood pressure medication with lightheadedness as a side effect. The Court, referencing Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure 41.02, granted Centurion's motion to dismiss. It found Dr. Howard did not provide expert medical opinion to prove his injury arose primarily out of and in the course and scope of his employment, a requirement under Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-6-102. Consequently, his request for benefits was denied, and the case was dismissed with prejudice.
Howard, Benjamin v. Centurion is a workers' compensation case decided in Tennessee Court of Workers' Compensation Claims. 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 Court of Workers' Compensation Claims.
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Benjamin Howard, a dentist employed by Centurion, filed a claim after falling and striking his head on February 1, 2022, while walking into work. He underwent surgeries for bilateral intracranial subdural hematomas and rehabilitation. Centurion denied the claim, citing Dr. Howard's failure to disclose an expert witness and his inconsistent testimony regarding a new blood pressure medication with lightheadedness as a side effect. The Court, referencing Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure 41.02, granted Centurion's motion to dismiss. It found Dr. Howard did not provide expert medical opinion to prove his injury arose primarily out of and in the course and scope of his employment, a requirement under Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-6-102. Consequently, his request for benefits was denied, and the case was dismissed with prejudice.
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