Simpson v. J. R. Tobacco

The Full Commission has reviewed the prior Opinion and Award based upon the record of the proceedings before Deputy Commissioner Taylor and the briefs and arguments before the Full Commission. The appealing party has not shown good grounds to reconsider the evidence, receive further evidence or rehear the parties or their representatives. The Full Commission AFFIRMS with some modifications the Opinion and Award of the Deputy Commissioner.

RULINGS ON EVIDENTIARY MATTERS

Following the Deputy Commissioner's hearing, the Deputy Commissioner requested the opinions of Dr. James Hooten on the nature…