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In this workers' compensation action, employee Patricia Love appealed a judgment awarding her permanent total disability benefits to age 65 or until a maximum total benefit, with apportionment between the employer, American Olean Tile Company/Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, and the Second Injury Fund. The Special Workers’ Compensation Appeals Panel affirmed the trial court. The Supreme Court granted review to address the applicability of the maximum total benefit cap to age 65 awards and the correctness of the apportionment. The Court reversed the lower courts' decision to apply the maximum total benefit, ruling that permanent total disability benefits are payable to age 65 without monetary cap. It affirmed the apportionment, holding the employer responsible for 32.5% and the Second Injury Fund for 67.5% under Tenn.Code Ann. § 50-6-208(a).
Love v. American Olean Tile Co. 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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In this workers' compensation action, employee Patricia Love appealed a judgment awarding her permanent total disability benefits to age 65 or until a maximum total benefit, with apportionment between the employer, American Olean Tile Company/Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, and the Second Injury Fund. The Special Workers’ Compensation Appeals Panel affirmed the trial court. The Supreme Court granted review to address the applicability of the maximum total benefit cap to age 65 awards and the correctness of the apportionment. The Court reversed the lower courts' decision to apply the maximum total benefit, ruling that permanent total disability benefits are payable to age 65 without monetary cap. It affirmed the apportionment, holding the employer responsible for 32.5% and the Second Injury Fund for 67.5% under Tenn.Code Ann. § 50-6-208(a).
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