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Linda Sue Puckett, an employee of Magnavox, suffered from carpal tunnel problems, which were determined to be work-related in January 1984. She failed to notify her employer until May 1, 1984, beyond the 30-day statutory period required by T.C.A. § 50-6-201. The trial court dismissed her workers' compensation suit due to this failure, and she appealed. The appellate court affirmed the dismissal, upholding that no reasonable excuse was provided for the delay in notification, and the employer did not have actual knowledge within the prescribed time.
Puckett v. N.A.P. Consumer Electronics Corp. 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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Linda Sue Puckett, an employee of Magnavox, suffered from carpal tunnel problems, which were determined to be work-related in January 1984. She failed to notify her employer until May 1, 1984, beyond the 30-day statutory period required by T.C.A. § 50-6-201. The trial court dismissed her workers' compensation suit due to this failure, and she appealed. The appellate court affirmed the dismissal, upholding that no reasonable excuse was provided for the delay in notification, and the employer did not have actual knowledge within the prescribed time.
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