Ex Parte Crean

Paula Crean sued Michelin North America, Inc., for workers' compensation benefits for on-the-job injuries. Constantly lifting and fixing defective tires while working for Michelin, Crean developed bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and bilateral ulnar nerve neuropathy in her hands and wrists. On June 12, 1997, the trial court entered a final judgment in favor of Crean. The trial court found that Crean had suffered a permanent and partial disability to the body as a whole and had suffered an 80% loss of capacity or ability to work. The trial court awarded Crean temporary total disability…