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Jerry Wayne Murray, an employee of subcontractor Billy Joe McCord, was severely injured while painting overhead air ducts in Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's plant. Murray filed a workers' compensation claim against McCord and Goodyear, alleging Goodyear was a statutory employer. The trial court initially found Goodyear liable due to its degree of control over the work. However, the case was appealed to the Tennessee Supreme Court, which reversed the trial court's judgment. The Supreme Court concluded that Goodyear was not a statutory employer under Tennessee Code Annotated section 50-6-113 because the painting project was not part of Goodyear's regular business, nor did Goodyear exercise sufficient control over McCord's employees or the methods of work. Consequently, Goodyear was not held liable for workers' compensation benefits.
Murray v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber 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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Jerry Wayne Murray, an employee of subcontractor Billy Joe McCord, was severely injured while painting overhead air ducts in Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's plant. Murray filed a workers' compensation claim against McCord and Goodyear, alleging Goodyear was a statutory employer. The trial court initially found Goodyear liable due to its degree of control over the work. However, the case was appealed to the Tennessee Supreme Court, which reversed the trial court's judgment. The Supreme Court concluded that Goodyear was not a statutory employer under Tennessee Code Annotated section 50-6-113 because the painting project was not part of Goodyear's regular business, nor did Goodyear exercise sufficient control over McCord's employees or the methods of work. Consequently, Goodyear was not held liable for workers' compensation benefits.
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