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Case No. E2007-01917-COA-R3-CV
Regular Panel Decision
Oct 27, 2008

Billy Walls dba B.S. Walls Construction v. Jeffrey S. Conner

This case involves an appeal stemming from a construction dispute where Billy Walls dba B.S. Walls Construction (Contractor) sued Jeffrey S. Conner and Tresia Conner (Homeowners) for unpaid construction work, and Homeowners counterclaimed alleging substandard workmanship. After the general sessions court dismissed Contractor's claim and awarded Homeowners $15,000, Contractor appealed to the circuit court. The circuit court sanctioned Contractor for failing to comply with discovery requests regarding expert witnesses, precluding his experts from testifying, and upheld the qualification of Homeowners' expert. Subsequently, the circuit court dismissed Contractor's claims and entered a $55,000 judgment against him. The Tennessee Court of Appeals affirmed the circuit court's decision, finding no abuse of discretion in the imposition of discovery sanctions or the admission of expert testimony.

Appellate ReviewDiscovery SanctionsExpert Witness ExclusionAbuse of DiscretionTrial Court JudgmentAffirmed DecisionBreach of ContractSubstandard WorkmanshipContinuance DenialRule 26
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision
Aug 28, 2002

Sharp v. Scandic Wall Ltd. Partnership

Gil Sharp, an elevator mechanic, sustained injuries on October 31, 1996, when an elevator car he was working on at 40 Wall Street fell 30 feet after he mistakenly cut supporting cables. He sued the premises owner, 40 Wall Street Development Associates, alleging violations of various Labor Law sections and OSHA regulations. The defendant moved for summary judgment to dismiss all claims, while Sharp cross-moved for summary judgment on Labor Law §§ 240 (1) and 241-a, and to amend his bill of particulars. The court dismissed claims under Labor Law §§ 200, 241-a, 241 (6), and OSHA regulations. However, Sharp was granted summary judgment on liability under Labor Law § 240 (1), with the court finding the defendant liable for failing to provide adequate safety devices.

Elevator accidentPersonal injuryLabor Law § 240(1)Summary judgmentIndustrial CodeWorkplace safetyGravity-related hazardConstruction site accidentFall from heightOwner liability
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Walls Regional Hospital v. Bomar

Nurses Kym Bomar, Laura Cosby, and Cynthia Patterson sued their employer, Walls Regional Hospital, alleging negligence for allowing Dr. George Boyett to sexually harass them and for negligent hiring/credentialing. The Hospital moved for summary judgment, arguing the Workers’ Compensation Act barred the action. The district court granted summary judgment, but the court of appeals reversed, finding fact issues regarding the 'personal animosity' exception. The Supreme Court of Texas disagreed with the court of appeals, holding that the nurses' injuries occurred in the course of their employment and did not fall under the 'personal animosity' exception, as the harassment was workplace-specific and not rooted in personal animosity transported from outside work. Consequently, the Workers’ Compensation Act provides the exclusive remedy, barring the negligence claim. The Court reversed the court of appeals' judgment and rendered judgment for the Hospital.

Workers' CompensationSexual HarassmentEmployer NegligenceSafe WorkplacePersonal Animosity ExceptionSummary JudgmentExclusive RemedyTexas Supreme CourtAppellate ReviewLabor Code
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Case No. 2019-05-0371
Regular Panel Decision
Aug 06, 2021

Walls, Bob v. United Technologies Corp.

This case involves a dispute over medical benefits sought by Bob Walls (Employee) against United Technologies Corp. (Employer) following a work-related injury. Two authorized physicians recommended left hip surgery for the Employee, but the Employer's utilization review provider and the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Medical Director recommended non-certification. The trial court ordered the Employer to authorize the treatment, finding the Employer failed to rebut the presumption of medical necessity, but denied attorney's fees. The Appeals Board affirmed the medical benefits order but vacated the denial of attorney's fees, remanding the case for reconsideration of that issue.

Medical Benefits DisputeUtilization ReviewAttorney's FeesMedical Necessity PresumptionHip SurgeryGluteus Medius TearOsteoarthritisAppellate ReviewSettlement Agreement EnforcementPhysician Recommendations
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Wall v. National Broadcasting Co., Inc.

Plaintiff Martin Wall sued National Broadcasting Company, Inc. (NBC) for age discrimination under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), alleging his position was eliminated and his responsibilities given to a younger individual. NBC moved for summary judgment, arguing Wall's complaint was time-barred as he filed his claim with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) 357 days after being notified of his termination, exceeding the 300-day limit for New York State claims. Wall contended the filing period should run from when he discovered he was replaced by a younger person (late December 1988), not his termination notice date (October 7, 1988), and argued for equitable tolling due to alleged misleading information from NBC about his job elimination being due to downsizing. The court, presided over by Judge Leisure, found that the cause of action accrued on October 7, 1988, when Wall was notified of his termination, consistent with the principle that the limitations period begins when the discriminatory decision is communicated. The court rejected the application of equitable tolling, finding Wall failed to provide sufficient evidence of extraordinary conduct by NBC that actively misled him or prevented him from exercising his rights. Consequently, the court granted NBC's motion for summary judgment, dismissing Wall's complaint as time-barred.

Age DiscriminationEmployment LawSummary JudgmentADEAStatute of LimitationsEquitable TollingAccrual of Cause of ActionTerminationWrongful DischargeFederal Rules of Civil Procedure
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Case No. 2016 NY Slip Op 04927 [140 AD3d 1047]
Regular Panel Decision
Jun 22, 2016

Ramirez v. I.G.C. Wall Systems, Inc.

This case involves an appeal from an order granting the plaintiff's motion for summary judgment on liability under Labor Law § 240(1) and denying the defendant-appellant Antonio Iona's cross-motion for summary judgment based on the homeowner's exemption. The plaintiff's decedent was injured after falling from a makeshift ladder while working on a one-family home owned by Antonio Iona, who was also an officer of the general contractor, I.G.C. Wall Systems, Inc. The Appellate Division, Second Department, affirmed the lower court's decision. The court found that Antonio Iona's extensive involvement in the construction, including making and placing the ladder and instructing workers, negated his eligibility for the homeowner's exemption. Furthermore, the plaintiff successfully established a prima facie case for a Labor Law § 240(1) violation.

Homeowner's exemptionLabor Law § 240(1) liabilityLabor Law § 241(6) liabilityconstruction site accidentladder fallsummary judgmentpersonal injuryappellate reviewcontractor responsibilityworker safety
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Case No. 2021 NY Slip Op 00019 [190 AD3d 422]
Regular Panel Decision
Jan 05, 2021

Lemache v. MIP One Wall St. Acquisition, LLC

Plaintiff Luis Lemache was injured when a pipe rolled onto his foot while relocating a concrete planter at a construction site. He sued MIP One Wall Street Acquisition, LLC and Gilbane Residential Construction, alleging common-law negligence and violations of Labor Law §§ 200 and 240 (1). The Supreme Court granted defendants' motion for summary judgment on all claims and denied plaintiff's cross-motion. On appeal, the Appellate Division affirmed the dismissal of the Labor Law § 240 (1) claim but modified the order, denying defendants' motion with respect to the common-law negligence and Labor Law § 200 claims. The court found a triable issue of fact as to whether Gilbane Residential Construction exercised supervisory control over the work, particularly regarding safety standards and the use of licensed Bobcat operators.

Summary JudgmentCommon-Law NegligenceLabor Law § 200Labor Law § 240 (1)Construction AccidentSupervisory ControlTriable Issue of FactAppellate ReviewSafe Place to WorkForeman
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Case No. 2023-03-01970
Regular Panel Decision
Jul 30, 2025

WALLS, STEPHANIE v. BLUE RIDGE FAMILY DENTISTRY

Stephanie Walls, a lab assistant for Blue Ridge Family Dentistry, sustained a head injury from a falling lathe on May 12, 2021, resulting in a concussion and traumatic brain injury. Despite attempts to return to work with restrictions, Dr. Gibson ultimately took her off work due to mental limitations. Blue Ridge argued that Dr. Gibson's changed MMI date and impairment rating lacked support and that Ms. Walls' symptoms could stem from preexisting conditions. However, the Court credited the testimony of Dr. Gibson regarding limitations and vocational expert Dana Stoller, who concluded Ms. Walls is 100% vocationally disabled. Consequently, the Court found Ms. Walls entitled to permanent total disability benefits.

Permanent Total DisabilityTraumatic Brain InjuryConcussionVocational Disability AssessmentMaximum Medical Improvement (MMI)AMA GuidesExpert Medical TestimonyAttorney's Fees AwardWork-Related InjuryHead Injury
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Case No. ADJ8066822
Regular
May 30, 2019

SCOTT WALL vs. COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO

This case concerns a deputy sheriff sergeant, Scott Wall, who alleges discrimination under Labor Code section 132a. Wall was denied a requested transfer to a patrol division while on injury leave, despite having the seniority for it. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed the finding that the County of Sacramento discriminated against Wall by denying the transfer, as less senior employees were transferred. The employer's defense of business necessity was rejected because the County had other options to fill the critical patrol positions.

Labor Code section 132aDiscriminationRetaliationTransfer denialSeniorityBusiness necessityPrima facie caseDisadvantageous treatmentWCJReconsideration
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Case No. MISSING
Regular Panel Decision

Burk Royalty Co. v. Walls

Jeffery Paul Walls, an employee of Burk Royalty Company, died in a fire accident during a well pulling operation in Rusk County, Texas, on November 8, 1974. His widow, Sally K. Walls, and minor child, Jeffery Paul Walls, Jr., received workers' compensation death benefits but also sued Burk Royalty Company and Kenneth Swetnam for common law exemplary damages. A jury initially awarded $150,000 in exemplary damages. The central issue was whether the defendants failed to follow approved safety practices, specifically regarding the absence of fire extinguishers. The appellate court found the trial court's submission of issues permissible under Texas Rules of Civil Procedure but held that a post-verdict amendment increasing the exemplary damages from $100,000 (pleaded) to $150,000 (jury verdict) was improper. Consequently, the judgment was reformed to $100,000 and remanded for apportionment between the widow and child.

Exemplary DamagesGross NegligenceWorkplace SafetyFire AccidentProximate CauseJury MisconductPleadings AmendmentAd Damnum ClauseTrial ProcedureAppellate Review
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