Tag Archives: employer defense
West Virginia Suit Alleges Illegal Firing of Workers’ Compensation Claimant
Employers in West Virginia and throughout the country must take great care when terminating someone who has filed a workers’ compensation claim. Recently, a former Dish Network employee alleged that he was unlawfully fired because he sought benefits related to an on-the-job injury. Under the West Virginia Workers’ Compensation Code, terminating someone while they are […]
West Virginia Legislators to Consider Medical Monitoring Revisions
Medical monitoring costs can spiral out of control in litigation arising from alleged exposure to hazardous substances. These awards require defendants to fund medical testing for plaintiffs who don’t show any symptoms at the time of the litigation.  The medical checks can last for the rest of plaintiffs’ lives and, depending on the specific allegation, […]
