Worker Wasn't Entitled to Recover Legal Fees After Employer Secured Payment From 3rd Party

The Virginia Court of Appeals ruled that an employer was not required to pay part of a worker's attorney fees and costs in pursuing a third-party claim where the employer did not benefit from the worker's action, and the employer was able to secure a recovery on its comp lien through arbitration without the assistance of the worker or the worker's attorney. Case: Williams v. Capital Hospice, No. 0947-15-4, 03/29/2016, published. Facts: Naa Williams worked for Capital Hospice. She suffered injuries to her head and neck in an October 2011 car accident. Williams hired an attor...