Legal Opinion
Hyler v. GTE Products Co.
Supreme Court of North Carolina
Decided February 12, 1993No. 96PA92PublishedCited by 151 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MITCHELL, Justice.
Certain facts are uncontroverted in this worker’s compensation action. The plaintiff, Hassell Hyler, suffered a compensable injury to his left knee on 2 January 1980, while employed by the defendant, GTE Products. The plaintiff underwent six knee surgeries between January of 1980 and June of 1983; in the June 1983 surgery, the plaintiff’s knee joint was replaced. By 24 May 1984, the plaintiff’s knee had reached its maximum medical improvement, but he was left with permanent partial disability of his left leg.
The parties agree that there is a substantial risk that the…
2Cases cited24 opinions
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- Correll v. Division of Social ServicesSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1992
- Branham v. Denny Roll & Panel Co.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1943
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