Batson v. Cigna Property & Casualty Companies

MEMORANDUM OPINION

WHITE, Judge,

Court of Criminal Appeals.

This workers’ compensation appeal has been referred to the Special Workers’ Compensation Appeals Panel of the Supreme Court in accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated Section 50-6-225(e)(3) for hearing and reporting to the Supreme Court of findings of fact and conclusions of law.

Plaintiff Douglas A. Batson was a concrete truck driver for Apac on November 26, 1990 when he sustained an injury to his right knee. Plaintiff was treated initially by Doctor Smalley of the Maryville Orthopaedic Clinic but was later transferred upon request to…