Legal Opinion

Jackson v. True Temper Corp.

Supreme Court of Vermont

Decided May 26, 1989No. 87-170PublishedCited by 14 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtDooley, J.

True Temper Corporation appeals the jury verdict that resolved the question certified to the superior court from the Commissioner of Labor and Industry (Commissioner) pursuant to 21 V.S.A. § 670. Leslie Jackson’s (claimant’s) workers’ compensation award was then made by. order of the Commissioner. 21 V.S.A. § 671. We affirm.

On April 30, 1982, claimant was operating a rip saw at defendant’s saw mill in Wallingford, Vermont. An object hurled from the rip saw struck claimant, knocking him to the floor and causing lacerations to his left arm, and muscle strain to his left side and back. He was…

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2Cases cited11 opinions

  1. Burton v. Holden & Martin Lumber Co.Supreme Court of Vermont · 1941
  2. Bliss v. Moore StoughtonSupreme Court of Vermont · 1941
  3. Marsigli's Estate v. Granite City Auto Sales, Inc.Supreme Court of Vermont · 1964
  4. Laird v. State of Vermont Highway Dept.Supreme Court of Vermont · 1941
  5. Wheeler v. Glens Falls Insurance CompanyTennessee Supreme Court · 1974

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3Cited by14 opinions

  1. State v. O'BRIENSupreme Court of Vermont · 1992
  2. Pacher v. Fairdale FarmsSupreme Court of Vermont · 1997
  3. Jackson v. True Temper Corp.Supreme Court of Vermont · 1991
  4. Houle v. Ethan Allen, Inc.Supreme Court of Vermont · 2011
  5. Stannard v. Stannard Co., Inc.Supreme Court of Vermont · 2003

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