Pentecost v. Anchor Wire Corp.

OPINION

BROCK, Justice.

In this suit for workers’ compensation benefits, the trial court dismissed the complaint at the end of the plaintiff’s proof on the basis that she had not given notice to the defendant within 30 days of the occurrence of her injury as required by T.C.A., § 50-6-201. This appeal followed.

The plaintiff began work for the defendant, Anchor Wire Corporation, in September, 1979. Her job required the frequent lifting of objects weighing up to 27 lbs. She periodically had inflammation in her left or right shoulder which was treated with anti-inflammatory and analgesic…