The Tennessee Claims Commission in Nashville is responsible for adjudicating claims involving state employee workers' compensation and alleged negligence by state officials or agencies, including cases of professional malpractice, negligent operation of motor vehicles, and dangerous conditions on state-maintained highways or state-controlled real property. They also handle contract claims involving the state, with damages limited to $300,000 per claimant and $1,000,000 per occurrence.
The Commission's jurisdiction and responsibilities are outlined in T.C.A. 9-8-307, and they play a crucial role in ensuring fair resolution and compensation for individuals affected by these claims, while also protecting the interests of the state of Tennessee.
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