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Ezell Wright, an employee of Labor Ready, sustained a work-related back injury on October 22, 2014, while moving a copier. He initially received authorized treatment, but Labor Ready later ceased authorization, leading Mr. Wright to seek private medical care. Eventually, Labor Ready authorized Dr. Fereidoon Parsioon, a neurosurgeon, who recommended physical therapy and a return visit after releasing Mr. Wright to full-duty work. However, Labor Ready failed to authorize the follow-up visit and did not provide temporary disability benefits or light-duty work during his restrictions, prompting Mr. Wright to file for an Expedited Hearing. The Court found Mr. Wright entitled to continued medical treatment with Dr. Parsioon and awarded temporary disability benefits from October 22, 2014, to September 21, 2015, totaling $10,674.64, along with an attorney's fee of $2,134.93.
Wright, Ezell v. Labor Ready is a workers' compensation case decided in Tennessee Court of Workers' Compensation Claims. 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 Court of Workers' Compensation Claims.
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Ezell Wright, an employee of Labor Ready, sustained a work-related back injury on October 22, 2014, while moving a copier. He initially received authorized treatment, but Labor Ready later ceased authorization, leading Mr. Wright to seek private medical care. Eventually, Labor Ready authorized Dr. Fereidoon Parsioon, a neurosurgeon, who recommended physical therapy and a return visit after releasing Mr. Wright to full-duty work. However, Labor Ready failed to authorize the follow-up visit and did not provide temporary disability benefits or light-duty work during his restrictions, prompting Mr. Wright to file for an Expedited Hearing. The Court found Mr. Wright entitled to continued medical treatment with Dr. Parsioon and awarded temporary disability benefits from October 22, 2014, to September 21, 2015, totaling $10,674.64, along with an attorney's fee of $2,134.93.
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