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The employer in an interlocutory appeal challenged the trial court's order compelling it to provide personal contact information for potential employee witnesses. The case involves an employee who suffered fatal injuries, with the employer asserting a willful misconduct defense. After the employer failed to voluntarily provide contact details as promised, the trial court issued two orders compelling disclosure. The Appeals Board affirmed the trial court's authority to conduct a discovery hearing during a status conference and to compel discovery without a formal motion. It also confirmed that employer's counsel is not entitled to be present during interviews with non-managerial employees. The Board modified the deadline for providing the contact information but otherwise affirmed the trial court's decision, remanding the case for further proceedings.
Semich, Daniel v. AT&T Services, Inc. is a workers' compensation case decided in Tennessee Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. 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 Workers' Compensation Appeals Board.
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The employer in an interlocutory appeal challenged the trial court's order compelling it to provide personal contact information for potential employee witnesses. The case involves an employee who suffered fatal injuries, with the employer asserting a willful misconduct defense. After the employer failed to voluntarily provide contact details as promised, the trial court issued two orders compelling disclosure. The Appeals Board affirmed the trial court's authority to conduct a discovery hearing during a status conference and to compel discovery without a formal motion. It also confirmed that employer's counsel is not entitled to be present during interviews with non-managerial employees. The Board modified the deadline for providing the contact information but otherwise affirmed the trial court's decision, remanding the case for further proceedings.
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