Forbes v. Wilson County Emergency District 911 Board

OPINION

HOLDER, Justice.

The plaintiff, Edna Forbes, was employed by the Wilson County Emergency Communication District 911 Board (“911 Board”). She was hired in May of 1991 as the Board’s first 911 supervisor. In November of 1992, Ms. Forbes began experiencing physical problems. Her symptoms included bleeding, back pain, difficulty in walking and fatigue. On March 22, 1993, she was diagnosed as having colon cancer and scheduled for hospitalization and treatment that was to begin on March 24,1993.

Ms. Forbes spent the days prior to her hospitalization at her office preparing for an anticipated…