McSween v. Michelin Tire Corp.

This is a workers' compensation case.

In August 1994 Derryl McSween (employee) filed a complaint against Michelin Tire Corporation, a corporation (employer). The employee sought workers' compensation benefits for an injury that he allegedly sustained on or about January 31, 1994, while in the course of his employment with the employer.

Specifically, the employee alleged that he developed a debilitating medical condition known as subjective tinnitus (ringing in the ears) due to the constant noise level he was exposed to during the course of his employment.

After a hearing the trial court issued…