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The case involves Robby McCurry, an employee of Container Corporation of America (C.C.A.), who was assaulted by a co-worker, Gary Woods, after a work-related dispute. The assault occurred off company premises and after working hours. The trial court and Special Workers’ Compensation Appeals Panel found the injuries compensable, concluding they arose from a work-related dispute. However, the Supreme Court reversed this decision, acknowledging the injuries arose out of employment but determining they did not occur 'in the course of employment' as the appellee was off company premises and on personal time, rejecting a 'so close by rule.' Therefore, the injuries were deemed not compensable under workers' compensation law.
McCurry v. Container Corp. of America 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 case involves Robby McCurry, an employee of Container Corporation of America (C.C.A.), who was assaulted by a co-worker, Gary Woods, after a work-related dispute. The assault occurred off company premises and after working hours. The trial court and Special Workers’ Compensation Appeals Panel found the injuries compensable, concluding they arose from a work-related dispute. However, the Supreme Court reversed this decision, acknowledging the injuries arose out of employment but determining they did not occur 'in the course of employment' as the appellee was off company premises and on personal time, rejecting a 'so close by rule.' Therefore, the injuries were deemed not compensable under workers' compensation law.
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