Tennessee Code Annotated
Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-6-206 (2026)
Reserved
✓ current as of May 2026
Repealed by 2013 Tenn. Acts, ch. 289, s 46, eff. 7/1/2014.
Acts 1919, ch. 123, § 27; Shan. Supp., § 3608a176; Code 1932, § 6877; Acts 1945, ch. 149, § 2; 1947, ch. 139, § 5; C. Supp. 1950, § 6877; Acts 1969, ch. 123, § 1; impl. am. Acts 1980, ch. 534, § 1; Acts 1980, ch. 479, § 1; 1981, ch. 488, § 4; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 50-1006; Acts 1983, ch. 217, §§ 1, 2; 1996, ch. 944, § 14; 1999, ch. 520, § 41; 2002, ch. 695, § 4; 2004, ch. 962, §§ 3, 4, 48; 2011 , ch. 416, §§ 3 - 6.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 36
cases (3 in the last 5 years), 1990–2024 · leading case: Christopher Furlough v. Spherion Atl. Workforce, LLC, 397 S.W.3d 114 (Tenn. 2013).
Christopher Furlough v. Spherion Atl. Workforce, LLC, 397 S.W.3d 114 (Tenn. 2013). “” Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-6-206 (a)(l). If, however, the parties dispute whether a claim is compensable, or the amount of compensation, “the parties may settle the matter without regard to whether the employee is receiving, substantially, the benefits provided by this chapter;…”
Henderson v. SAIA, INC., 318 S.W.3d 328 (Tenn. 2010). “Regarding not having the opportunity to appear before the court approving the settlement, we note that the employee executed an affidavit which specifically requested that the court approve the settlement in her absence.”
Thompson v. Firemen's Fund Ins. Co., 798 S.W.2d 235 (Tenn. 1990). “The statute to which the Garrett court referred, now codified as TCA § 50-6-206, was in effect at the time of the 1982 settlement in this case.”
Nails v. Aetna Ins. Co., 834 S.W.2d 289 (Tenn. 1992). “In this workers’ compensation appeal, the trial court found that there were no grounds to set aside a lump sum permanent disability award under Tenn.Code Ann. § 50-6-206, or Tenn.R.Civ.”
Betts v. Tom Wade Gin, 810 S.W.2d 140 (Tenn. 1991). “On September 20, 1989, however, after consulting a lawyer, Betts moved to have the settlement set aside, pursuant to the provisions of T.C.A. § 50-6-206. The trial judge ruled that, despite the fact that the applicable statute does not require tender, Tennessee case law provides…”
Dennis v. Erin Truckways, Ltd., 188 S.W.3d 578 (Tenn. 2006). “The peti *586 tion alleged that the settlement had been entered into in violation of Tennessee Code Annotated section 50-6-206. Following a trial during which the above evidence was presented, the trial court set aside the settlement mediated at the BRC, finding that “[t]he…”
Hale v. CNA Ins., 799 S.W.2d 659 (Tenn. 1990). “§ 50-6-208(b) in such a manner as to require workers’ compensation settlements to be judicially approved pursuant to T.C.A. § 50-6-206 before such an award may be considered in determining the respective liabilities of an employer and the Second Injury Fund under T.”
Sweeten v. Trade Envelopes, Inc., 938 S.W.2d 383 (Tenn. 1996). “The workers’ compensation statute, Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-6-206 (Supp.1996), recognizes that “the interested parties shall have the right to settle all matters of compensation between themselves,” but the statute also provides “but all settlements, before the same are binding on…”
Lazar v. Jw Aluminum, 346 S.W.3d 438 (Tenn. 2011). “See Tenn.Code Ann. § 50-6-206(a)(l) (2008). The Tennessee Department of Labor approved the settlement.”
Davidson v. Lewis Bros. Bakery, 227 S.W.3d 17 (Tenn. 2007). “See Tenn.Code Ann. § 50-6-206(a)(l) (“the [workers’ compensation] administrator shall be made a party defendant to .”
Overman v. Altama Delta Corp., 193 S.W.3d 540 (Tenn. 2006). “" Tenn.Code Ann. § 50-6-206(a)(1) (2005). Tennessee Code Annotated section 50-6-114(a), however, provides that "[n]o contract or agreement, written or implied, or rule, regulation or other device, shall in any manner operate to relieve any employer, in whole or in part, of any…”
Anderson v. Westfield Grp., 259 S.W.3d 690 (Tenn. 2008). “See Tenn.Code Ann. § 50-6-206(2) (2005) (stating "the parties shall not be permitted to compromise and settle the issue of future medical benefits to which an employee is entitled pursuant to this chapter” unless certain conditions are satisfied).”
— Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-6-206(2) — 1 case
Anderson v. Westfield Grp., 259 S.W.3d 690 (Tenn. 2008). “See Tenn.Code Ann. § 50-6-206(2) (2005) (stating "the parties shall not be permitted to compromise and settle the issue of future medical benefits to which an employee is entitled pursuant to this chapter” unless certain conditions are satisfied).”
— Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-6-206(a) — 2 cases
Christopher Furlough v. Spherion Atl. Workforce, LLC, 397 S.W.3d 114 (Tenn. 2013). “” Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-6-206 (a)(l). If, however, the parties dispute whether a claim is compensable, or the amount of compensation, “the parties may settle the matter without regard to whether the employee is receiving, substantially, the benefits provided by this chapter;…”
Warrick v. Cheatham Cnty. High. Dep't, 60 S.W.3d 815 (Tenn. 2001).
— Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-6-206(a)(1) — 5 cases
Henderson v. SAIA, INC., 318 S.W.3d 328 (Tenn. 2010). “Regarding not having the opportunity to appear before the court approving the settlement, we note that the employee executed an affidavit which specifically requested that the court approve the settlement in her absence.”
Christopher Furlough v. Spherion Atl. Workforce, LLC, 397 S.W.3d 114 (Tenn. 2013). “” Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-6-206 (a)(l). If, however, the parties dispute whether a claim is compensable, or the amount of compensation, “the parties may settle the matter without regard to whether the employee is receiving, substantially, the benefits provided by this chapter;…”
Overman v. Altama Delta Corp., 193 S.W.3d 540 (Tenn. 2006). “" Tenn.Code Ann. § 50-6-206(a)(1) (2005). Tennessee Code Annotated section 50-6-114(a), however, provides that "[n]o contract or agreement, written or implied, or rule, regulation or other device, shall in any manner operate to relieve any employer, in whole or in part, of any…”
Dennis v. Erin Truckways, Ltd., 188 S.W.3d 578 (Tenn. 2006). “The peti *586 tion alleged that the settlement had been entered into in violation of Tennessee Code Annotated section 50-6-206. Following a trial during which the above evidence was presented, the trial court set aside the settlement mediated at the BRC, finding that “[t]he…”
Donna J. Overman v. Altama Delta Corp. - Dissenting (Tenn. 2006).
— Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-6-206(a)(2) — 1 case
Christopher Furlough v. Spherion Atl. Workforce, LLC, 397 S.W.3d 114 (Tenn. 2013). “” Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-6-206 (a)(l). If, however, the parties dispute whether a claim is compensable, or the amount of compensation, “the parties may settle the matter without regard to whether the employee is receiving, substantially, the benefits provided by this chapter;…”
— Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-6-206(a)(l) — 4 cases
Henderson v. SAIA, INC., 318 S.W.3d 328 (Tenn. 2010). “Regarding not having the opportunity to appear before the court approving the settlement, we note that the employee executed an affidavit which specifically requested that the court approve the settlement in her absence.”
Christopher Furlough v. Spherion Atl. Workforce, LLC, 397 S.W.3d 114 (Tenn. 2013). “” Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-6-206 (a)(l). If, however, the parties dispute whether a claim is compensable, or the amount of compensation, “the parties may settle the matter without regard to whether the employee is receiving, substantially, the benefits provided by this chapter;…”
Davidson v. Lewis Bros. Bakery, 227 S.W.3d 17 (Tenn. 2007). “See Tenn.Code Ann. § 50-6-206(a)(l) (“the [workers’ compensation] administrator shall be made a party defendant to .”
Lazar v. Jw Aluminum, 346 S.W.3d 438 (Tenn. 2011). “See Tenn.Code Ann. § 50-6-206(a)(l) (2008). The Tennessee Department of Labor approved the settlement.”
— Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-6-206(c) — 2 cases
Christopher Furlough v. Spherion Atl. Workforce, LLC, 397 S.W.3d 114 (Tenn. 2013). “” Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-6-206 (a)(l). If, however, the parties dispute whether a claim is compensable, or the amount of compensation, “the parties may settle the matter without regard to whether the employee is receiving, substantially, the benefits provided by this chapter;…”
Lazar v. Jw Aluminum, 346 S.W.3d 438 (Tenn. 2011). “See Tenn.Code Ann. § 50-6-206(a)(l) (2008). The Tennessee Department of Labor approved the settlement.”
— Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-6-206(c)(1)(A) — 1 case
Christopher Furlough v. Spherion Atl. Workforce, LLC, 397 S.W.3d 114 (Tenn. 2013). “” Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-6-206 (a)(l). If, however, the parties dispute whether a claim is compensable, or the amount of compensation, “the parties may settle the matter without regard to whether the employee is receiving, substantially, the benefits provided by this chapter;…”
— Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-6-206(c)(1)(B) — 1 case
Christopher Furlough v. Spherion Atl. Workforce, LLC, 397 S.W.3d 114 (Tenn. 2013). “” Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-6-206 (a)(l). If, however, the parties dispute whether a claim is compensable, or the amount of compensation, “the parties may settle the matter without regard to whether the employee is receiving, substantially, the benefits provided by this chapter;…”
— Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-6-206(c)(2) — 1 case
Christopher Furlough v. Spherion Atl. Workforce, LLC, 397 S.W.3d 114 (Tenn. 2013). “” Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-6-206 (a)(l). If, however, the parties dispute whether a claim is compensable, or the amount of compensation, “the parties may settle the matter without regard to whether the employee is receiving, substantially, the benefits provided by this chapter;…”
— Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-6-206(c)(3) — 1 case
Christopher Furlough v. Spherion Atl. Workforce, LLC, 397 S.W.3d 114 (Tenn. 2013). “” Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-6-206 (a)(l). If, however, the parties dispute whether a claim is compensable, or the amount of compensation, “the parties may settle the matter without regard to whether the employee is receiving, substantially, the benefits provided by this chapter;…”
— Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-6-206(c)(3)(B) — 1 case
Christopher Furlough v. Spherion Atl. Workforce, LLC, 397 S.W.3d 114 (Tenn. 2013). “” Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-6-206 (a)(l). If, however, the parties dispute whether a claim is compensable, or the amount of compensation, “the parties may settle the matter without regard to whether the employee is receiving, substantially, the benefits provided by this chapter;…”
— Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-6-206(c)(5) — 2 cases
Henderson v. SAIA, INC., 318 S.W.3d 328 (Tenn. 2010). “Regarding not having the opportunity to appear before the court approving the settlement, we note that the employee executed an affidavit which specifically requested that the court approve the settlement in her absence.”
Christopher Furlough v. Spherion Atl. Workforce, LLC, 397 S.W.3d 114 (Tenn. 2013). “” Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-6-206 (a)(l). If, however, the parties dispute whether a claim is compensable, or the amount of compensation, “the parties may settle the matter without regard to whether the employee is receiving, substantially, the benefits provided by this chapter;…”
— Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-6-206(c)(l) — 1 case
Christopher Furlough v. Spherion Atl. Workforce, LLC, 397 S.W.3d 114 (Tenn. 2013). “” Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-6-206 (a)(l). If, however, the parties dispute whether a claim is compensable, or the amount of compensation, “the parties may settle the matter without regard to whether the employee is receiving, substantially, the benefits provided by this chapter;…”
— Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-6-206(c)(l)(B) — 1 case
Christopher Furlough v. Spherion Atl. Workforce, LLC, 397 S.W.3d 114 (Tenn. 2013). “” Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-6-206 (a)(l). If, however, the parties dispute whether a claim is compensable, or the amount of compensation, “the parties may settle the matter without regard to whether the employee is receiving, substantially, the benefits provided by this chapter;…”
— Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-6-206(c)(l)(C) — 1 case
Christopher Furlough v. Spherion Atl. Workforce, LLC, 397 S.W.3d 114 (Tenn. 2013). “” Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-6-206 (a)(l). If, however, the parties dispute whether a claim is compensable, or the amount of compensation, “the parties may settle the matter without regard to whether the employee is receiving, substantially, the benefits provided by this chapter;…”
— Tenn. Code Ann. § 50-6-206(l)(E) — 1 case
McCaffery, James v. Cardinal Logistics, 2016 TN WC 196 (Tenn. Ct. Work. Comp. Cl. 2016).
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