Supreme Court Overturns Authorization for Dog Groomer to Get Second Surgery Consult

The West Virginia Supreme Court overturned authorization for an injured dog groomer to seek a second surgical consultation. Case: Greenbrier Veterinary Hospital v. Brownell, No. 24-6, 01/14/2025, published. Facts and procedural history: Tracy Brownell worked for Greenbrier Veterinary Hospital as a dog groomer. She suffered injuries at work in September 2013 when she tripped over a chair. A claims administrator for the veterinary hospital’s insurance carrier accepted liability for an injury to the lumbar spine. In December 2013, Brownell underwent a magnetic resonance imaging scan tha...