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Terms of Worker's Settlement Don't Bar Claim for Unpaid Medical Bill

Monday, October 20, 2025 | 0

The Virginia Court of Appeals ruled that the terms of a worker’s settlement did not bar her pursuit of a claim against her employer for an allegedly unpaid balance owed to a treatment provider. Case: Wagner v. Food Lion LLC, No. 0318-24-1, 10/14/2025, unpublished. Facts and procedural history: Hessie Wagner worked for Food Lion LLC. She injured her right shoulder at work in March 2010. The Workers’ Compensation Commission granted Wagner total disability and lifetime medical benefits. In 2013, the parties sought approval of a compromise settlement of Wagner’s claims. ...

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