Statute of Limitations for Health Care Providers Applies to Pharmacies

In a case of first impression, the Virginia Court of Appeals ruled that a pharmacy’s claims for payment were time-barred by the statute of limitations applicable to health care providers. Case: Summit Pharmacy Inc. v. Costco Wholesale, No. 0970-20-1, 03/30/2021, published. Facts: Ryan Dove worked for Costco Wholesale. She injured her shoulder at work in March 2011. Dove and Costco entered into an agreement for the payment of workers' compensation benefits for her injury. In December 2011, the Workers’ Compensation Commission entered an award of benefits to Dove. It included...