Opinions

Mathis Martin vs. State
01C01-9801-CR-00013
Trial Court Judge: Seth W. Norman

Michael Bingham v. Kimberly-Clark, Inc.
02S01-9804-CV-00040
Authoring Judge: F. Lloyd Tatum, Special Judge
Trial Court Judge: Hon. James F. Russell, Judge

Metier v. Dico
03S01-9710-CV-00122
Authoring Judge: John S. Mclellan, III
Trial Court Judge: Hon. James B. Scott, Jr., Chancellor

Brewer v. Liberty Mutual -
03S01-9801-CH-00010
Authoring Judge: John K. Byers, Senior Judge
Trial Court Judge: Hon. Billy Joe White,
This workers' compensation appeal has been referred to the Special Workers' Compensation Appeals Panel of the Supreme Court in accordance with Tenn. Code Ann. _ 5-6-225(e)(3) for hearing and reporting to the Supreme Court of findings of fact and conclusions of law.

Reid vs. Lutche, et al
01A01-9803-CH-00168
Trial Court Judge: Carol L. Mccoy

Citizen's Tri-County Bank vs. Georgia Mutual Ins. Co.
01A01-9805-CV-00259
Trial Court Judge: Buddy D. Perry

Pigg vs. Casteel, et al
01A01-9807-CH-00384
Trial Court Judge: Ellen Hobbs Lyle

Blevins vs. Blevins
01A01-9712-CH-00738

Helson vs. Cyrus
01A01-9809-CH-00507
Trial Court Judge: Cornelia A. Clark

Ramsey vs. Ramsey
01A01-9805-CH-00262
Trial Court Judge: Allen W. Wallace

Carrie Pinson vs. Michael Tata
02A01-9804-CV-00115
Trial Court Judge: James E. Swearengen

State vs. Alexander Cawthon
02C01-9803-CC-00089
Trial Court Judge: C. Creed Mcginley

State vs. Timothy Hopper
02C01-9709-CC-00371
Trial Court Judge: William M. Barker

State vs. Kerry Chearis
02C01-9710-CC-00407

Patricia Reed vs. Alamo Rent-a-Car
02A01-9802-CV-00032
Trial Court Judge: Kay S. Robilio

State vs. Thomas Bradley
02C01-9803-CC-00084
Trial Court Judge: Julian P. Guinn

State vs. Howard Atkins
02C01-9809-CC-00295
Trial Court Judge: Dick Jerman, Jr.

Hon. Frank v. Williams, Iii,
02S01-9802-CH-00019
Authoring Judge: John K. Byers, Senior Judge
Trial Court Judge: Hon. Dewey C. Whitenton,
This workers' compensation appeal has been referred to the Special Workers' Compensation Appeals Panel of the Supreme Court in accordance with Tenn. Code Ann. _ 5-6-225(e)(3) for hearing and reporting to the Supreme Court of findings of fact and conclusions of law.

Charlotte L. Townsend v. State of Tennessee
02S01-9807-BC-00069
Authoring Judge: John K. Byers, Senior Judge
Trial Court Judge: Hon. Martha Brasfield,
This workers' compensation appeal has been referred to the Special Workers' Compensation Appeals Panel of the Supreme Court in accordance with Tenn. Code Ann. _ 5-6-225(e)(3) for hearing and reporting to the Supreme Court of findings of fact and conclusions of law.

Intermodal Cartage, Inc. and Cigna Property & Casualty Co.
01S01-9803-CV-00051
Authoring Judge: William H. Inman, Senior Judge
Trial Court Judge: Hon. Hamilton Gayden

Seiber v. Methodist Med
03S01-9801-CV-00006
Authoring Judge: William H. Inman, Senior Judge
Trial Court Judge: Hon. James B. Scott, Jr.,
This workers' compensation appeal has been referred to the Special Workers' Compensation Appeals Panel of theSupreme Court in accordance with Tenn. Code Ann. _ 5-6-225(e)(3) for hearing and reporting to the Supreme Court of findings of fact and conclusions of law. FACTS: Thelma Seiber (plaintiff), sustained a compensable work-related low back injury on March 28, 1996. She was treated by Dr. Ann Carter, a physician who was authorized by the employer. Dr. Carter referred plaintiff to Dr. Eugenio Vargas, also an authorized physician, who performed two surgeries and sent her back to Dr. Carter for follow-up care. On July 2, 1997, the Court approved the parties' settlement of plaintiff's claim which, among other benefits, provided for continuing medical care by authorized physicians. On July 23, 1997, the employer informed plaintiff's counsel by letter, as pertinent: ". . . As you are aware, Dr. Carter was Mrs. Seiber's family physician even before she sustained an injury at the hospital and Dr. Carter was permitted to continue as the authorized primary care physician in this matter. Mrs. Seiber also continues to see Dr. Carter for her other health problems, and sometimes it is difficult to know exactly what treatment is related to the injury of March 27, 1996, and her other physical and psychological problems. For the above reasons, as well as other reasons of which you are aware,1 I am hereby notifying you on behalf of Methodist Medical Center that Dr. Carter will no longer be recognized as the authorized treating physician for any future medical treatment necessitated by Mrs. Seiber's injury of March 27, 1996. Since the hospital is still responsible for future medical treatment necessitated by her injury, I am giving you the following primary care physicians from which to choose for further medical treatment necessary . . ." Plaintiff's first post-settlement doctor's appointment was scheduled for August 29, 1997. On August 18, 1997, the employer's representative telephoned the employee, told her that Dr. Carter was no longer an authorized 1At oral argument, the employer alluded to another reason for changing physicians but that there were no facts in the record about that reason. 2

James R. Simpson v. Livingston Limestone Co., Inc.
01S01-9712-CC-00282
Authoring Judge: Joe C. Loser, Jr., Special Judge
Trial Court Judge: Hon. John Maddux,

Smith v. Georgia Pacific
03S01-9803-CH-00028
Authoring Judge: Roger E. Thayer, Special Judge
Trial Court Judge: Hon. Earl H. Henley,
This workers' compensation appeal has been referred to the Special Workers' Compensation Appeals Panel of the Supreme Court in accordance with Tenn. Code Ann. _ 5-6-225(e)(3) for hearing and reporting to the Supreme Court of findings of fact and conclusions of law.

Sturdivant vs. Sturdivant
01A01-9804-CH-00198
Trial Court Judge: Henry Denmark Bell

Mary Ann Quinn v. Gregory M. Quinn - Concurring
02A01-9803-CH-2R.D.
Authoring Judge: Presiding Judge Frank Crawford
Trial Court Judge: Chancellor Floyd Peete, Jr.

Mary Ann Quinn(“Wife” or “Appellant”) appeals the judgment of the trial court whichordered Gregory M. Quinn (“Husband” or “Appellee”) to pay for the parties’ minor child’s private school tuition in monthly increments designated as alimony; ordered Husband to pay a portion of Wife’s attorney fees; and classified the following property of the parties: 1. Amer. Express IDS Flexible Annuity Account ($58,775) Husband 2. Charles Schwab Account ($54,190) Husband 3. Residence at 2368 Circle ($100,000) 40% Husband/60% Marital