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The employee, Lon Cloyd, suffered a work-related wrist injury in October 2004, claiming it aggravated a dormant arthritic condition. The employer, Hartco Flooring Company, denied causation and argued the statute of limitations had expired. The trial court awarded benefits, finding a compensable aggravation of a pre-existing condition and that the statute of limitations was tolled by authorized medical treatment. The Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's decision, concluding that the evidence supported the finding of a work-related aggravation and that the lawsuit was timely filed due to the tolling provision. The Court also found the 36% permanent partial impairment award to be warranted.
Lon Cloyd v. Hartco Flooring Company 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 employee, Lon Cloyd, suffered a work-related wrist injury in October 2004, claiming it aggravated a dormant arthritic condition. The employer, Hartco Flooring Company, denied causation and argued the statute of limitations had expired. The trial court awarded benefits, finding a compensable aggravation of a pre-existing condition and that the statute of limitations was tolled by authorized medical treatment. The Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's decision, concluding that the evidence supported the finding of a work-related aggravation and that the lawsuit was timely filed due to the tolling provision. The Court also found the 36% permanent partial impairment award to be warranted.
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