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November 30, 2022
eNotes: Workers’ Compensation – November 2022 – Virginia
SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Virginia Case Summary Medical Management Intl. v. Jeffry Virginia Court of Appeals 0363-22-4 Decided: November 1, 2022 A Carrier must reimburse out-of-pocket costs for Uber rides to medical appointments, even when Claimant did not inform the Carrier she would be using Uber, depriving them the opportunity of using a cheaper transportation service…. read more
November 11, 2022
TT&H Attorneys Patrick O’Grady & Jonathan Hogins Begin Terms in VADA Leadership
Patrick O’Grady and Jonathan Hogins, partners in TT&H’s Richmond, VA office, recently began terms in the leadership of the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys (“VADA”). The VADA is a professional organization that develops and supports Virginia civil defense attorneys in the professional and ethical representation of their clients through education, communication and fellowship. Patrick will… read more
November 01, 2022
eNotes: Liability – November 2022 – Virginia
SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES Virginia Case Summary Paul v. Western Express, Inc. United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia No. 6:20-cv-00052 Decided: February 17, 2022 Negligent hiring and retention claims must state sufficient facts to be plausible overall. Background Plaintiff Judy Paul was driving southbound on I-81, and as it was raining heavily,… read more
October 21, 2022
eNotes: Workers’ Compensation – October 2022 – Virginia
SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES VA CASE SUMMARY Martin v. Fluvanna County Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission VA00001842749 Decided: October 4, 2022 Retroactive provisions of § 65.2-402.1(B), awarding that COVID-19 diagnoses are compensable for law enforcement officers, are constitutional. Background Claimant worked as a law enforcement officer, and contracted COVID-19. Claimant sought the retroactive presumption of Va. Code… read more
October 17, 2022
Virginia Workers’ Compensation Client Advisory: Full Commission Holds Retroactive COVID-19 Presumption is Constitutional
In May, 2021, the legislature passed two bills creating presumptions for healthcare providers and firefighters/law enforcement who tested positive for COVID-19. SB1375 granted a presumption for healthcare providers who tested positive for COVID-19 between March 12, 2020 and December 31, 2021. HB1875 gave a similar presumption for firefighters/law enforcement officers who tested positive between July… read more