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Jerry Johnson, an employee of Mid-wesco, developed occupational lung disease, specifically isocyanate-induced asthma, due to exposure to dust and polyurethane fumes at work. He experienced severe respiratory distress, leading to multiple hospitalizations starting in 1984. Medical experts, Dr. Gallant and Dr. Haynes, confirmed the work-related nature of his asthma and permanent impairment. The trial court determined Johnson had a 65 percent permanent partial disability. The appellate court affirmed this decision, finding sufficient material evidence to support the trial court's conclusions regarding causation, permanent disability, and vocational disability, given Johnson's age, education, and limited job skills.
Johnson v. Midwesco, 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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Jerry Johnson, an employee of Mid-wesco, developed occupational lung disease, specifically isocyanate-induced asthma, due to exposure to dust and polyurethane fumes at work. He experienced severe respiratory distress, leading to multiple hospitalizations starting in 1984. Medical experts, Dr. Gallant and Dr. Haynes, confirmed the work-related nature of his asthma and permanent impairment. The trial court determined Johnson had a 65 percent permanent partial disability. The appellate court affirmed this decision, finding sufficient material evidence to support the trial court's conclusions regarding causation, permanent disability, and vocational disability, given Johnson's age, education, and limited job skills.
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