Irene Howard v. State of Tennessee

08/26/2021 IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF TENNESSEE AT NASHVILLE Assigned on Briefs May 3, 2021 IRENE HOWARD v. STATE OF TENNESSEE Appeal from the Tennessee Claims Commission No. T20192077-1 James Haltom, Commissioner ___________________________________ No. M2020-00735-COA-R3-CV ___________________________________ Following a car accident involving an employee of the State of Tennessee, Irene Howard (“Claimant”) sought damages against the State based on alleged injuries arising from the accident. The claim was denied by the Division of Claims and Risk Management (the “DCRM”), and Claimant…