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William Perrin sought reconsideration of his workers' compensation award after injuring his back in 1996 while employed by Gaylord Entertainment Company (TNN). He settled his claim with Gaylord in March 1998. TNN was sold to CBS in October 1997, and Perrin subsequently lost employment with CBS in December 1998. Perrin filed for reconsideration in September 1999, arguing the one-year statute of limitations should apply from his termination by CBS. The trial court and Special Workers’ Compensation Appeals Panel found the action untimely, as it was not filed within one year of his loss of employment with his pre-injury employer, Gaylord, which occurred upon the sale to CBS. The Supreme Court affirmed, clarifying that 'loss of employment' under Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-6-241(a)(2) refers to the pre-injury employer, making Perrin's claim untimely.
Perrin v. Gaylord Entertainment 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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William Perrin sought reconsideration of his workers' compensation award after injuring his back in 1996 while employed by Gaylord Entertainment Company (TNN). He settled his claim with Gaylord in March 1998. TNN was sold to CBS in October 1997, and Perrin subsequently lost employment with CBS in December 1998. Perrin filed for reconsideration in September 1999, arguing the one-year statute of limitations should apply from his termination by CBS. The trial court and Special Workers’ Compensation Appeals Panel found the action untimely, as it was not filed within one year of his loss of employment with his pre-injury employer, Gaylord, which occurred upon the sale to CBS. The Supreme Court affirmed, clarifying that 'loss of employment' under Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-6-241(a)(2) refers to the pre-injury employer, making Perrin's claim untimely.
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