DORRIS v. INA INS. CO.


764 S.W.2d 538 (1989)

Billy Joe DORRIS, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. INA INSURANCE COMPANY, Defendant-Appellant.

Supreme Court of Tennessee, at Jackson.

January 23, 1989.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Steven B. Crain, Menzies, Rainey, Kizer, and Alderson, Jackson, for defendant-appellant.

David Hardee, Hardee and Martin, P.A., Jackson, for plaintiff-appellee.


OPINION

FONES, Justice.

This workers' compensation appeal presents three issues for review: (1) whether plaintiff's claim is barred by the defense of misrepresentation of physical condition in his application for employment; (2) whether the compensation insurer (INA) is liable for medical expenses incurred for care provided by a non-designated physician; and (3) whether plaintiff met his burden of proof in establishing the permanency of his injury by medical...

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