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Richard E. Scheele, Jr., a sole proprietor, sought workers' compensation insurance through Abbott Insurance Agency for his work as a satellite dish installer. He applied for coverage with Hartford, requesting an effective date of January 12, 2004, and paid a deposit premium, also submitting a Form 1-4 to the Department of Labor on December 29, 2003, which was stamped as received on December 31, 2003. He sustained a severe hip injury on January 21, 2004, but Hartford denied benefits, arguing he was not covered due to non-compliance with the thirty-day notice requirement and insufficient premium payment. The trial court found Mr. Scheele had substantial compliance with the notice requirement and coverage existed due to the binder and policy terms. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's judgment, holding that substantial compliance with the thirty-day notice requirement was sufficient and that the paid premium, though an estimate, maintained coverage.
Scheele v. Hartford Underwriters Insurance 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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Richard E. Scheele, Jr., a sole proprietor, sought workers' compensation insurance through Abbott Insurance Agency for his work as a satellite dish installer. He applied for coverage with Hartford, requesting an effective date of January 12, 2004, and paid a deposit premium, also submitting a Form 1-4 to the Department of Labor on December 29, 2003, which was stamped as received on December 31, 2003. He sustained a severe hip injury on January 21, 2004, but Hartford denied benefits, arguing he was not covered due to non-compliance with the thirty-day notice requirement and insufficient premium payment. The trial court found Mr. Scheele had substantial compliance with the notice requirement and coverage existed due to the binder and policy terms. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's judgment, holding that substantial compliance with the thirty-day notice requirement was sufficient and that the paid premium, though an estimate, maintained coverage.
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