Legal Opinion

Chambers v. Monroe County Board of Commissioners

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided July 31, 2014No. A14A0265PublishedCited by 6 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Boggs, Judge.

We granted claimant Pamela Chambers’ discretionary application in this workers’ compensation case because it appeared that additional precedent in this area would benefit the bench and bar, and for a review of the entire record to ensure that the facts supported the Board’s findings. After considering the record, including the claimant’s testimony, and given the deferential standard of review, the Board’s finding that Chambers’ injury was not compensable because it was “idiopathic” — that is, not “arising out of” her *404employment — was supported by some evidence and therefore must…

2Cases cited7 opinions

  1. Thornton v. Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1945
  2. Chaparral Boats, Inc. v. HeathCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2004
  3. Harris v. Peach County Board of CommissionersCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2009
  4. Renu Thrift Store, Inc. v. FigueroaCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2007
  5. Hughston Orthopedic Hospital v. WilsonCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2010

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3Cited by6 opinions

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  4. Wills v. Clay CountyCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2016
  5. Bobby Wills D/B/A Wills Construction v. Clay CountyCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2016

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