Anderson v. Save-A-Lot, Ltd. case brief

Anderson v. Save-A-Lot, Ltd. case brief summary
989 S.W.2d 277 (1999)

CASE SYNOPSIS
This case deals with a worker's compensation appeal due to sexual harassment.
The Special Workers' Compensation Appeals Panel in Tennessee reversed and remanded the trail court's decision which granted to the defendants summary judgement in the plaintiff's case.

CASE FACTS
The plaintiff was employed the defendant.
The plaintiff alleged that she was sexually harassed on a daily basis by her supervisor during her employment.
The plaintiff stated that as a result of the harassment, she suffered from post traumatic stress disorder and depression.
The plaintiff stated that she incurred medical expenses and was unable to work.
Plaintiff filed a worker's compensation action that sought reimbursement for her medical expenses as well as her lost earnings.
She also alleged violations of the Tennessee Human Rights Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in her complaint.
The trial court granted summary judgment in the dependant's favor.
The Special Worker's Compensation Appeals Panel reversed the trial court's decision.


DISCUSSION
The court affirmed the trial court's decision on appeal. 
The court found that the plaintiff did not demonstrate that her injury arose out of her employment.

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