Virginia Workers Compensation Cases

Since you live in Virginia, you would likely file your case in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia or the Western District of Virginia, depending on your specific location.
For retaliation claims based on termination for public policy violations, you may be entitled to the following damages:
- Back pay
- Reinstatement (or front pay if reinstatement isn't feasible)
- Compensatory damages for emotional distress
- Punitive damages (in cases of egregious conduct)
Here are a few relevant case laws:
*. Bowman v. State Bank of Keysville, * Va. * (*)
*. Lockhart v. Commonwealth Education Systems Corp., * Va. * (*)
*. Mitchem v. Counts, * Va. * (*)
*. VanBuren v. Grubb, * Va. * (*)
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Here are the details on the case laws mentioned:
*. Bowman v. State Bank of Keysville, * Va. * (*)
- Established the public policy exception to the employment-at-will doctrine in Virginia.
*. Lockhart v. Commonwealth Education Systems Corp., * Va. * (*)
- Further defined the scope of wrongful termination claims based on public policy violations.
*. Mitchem v. Counts, * Va. * (*)
- Expanded the public policy exception to include claims of gender discrimination.
*. VanBuren v. Grubb, * Va. * (*)
- Affirmed that individuals (not just companies) can be held liable for wrongful termination claims based on public policy violations.
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The damages awarded in wrongful termination cases can vary widely based on the specifics of each case. Typical damages include:
- Back pay (lost wages)
- Reinstatement (or front pay if reinstatement isn't feasible)
- Compensatory damages for emotional distress
- Punitive damages (in cases of egregious conduct)
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In Maryland, you generally cannot waive your right to sue for damages involving workers' compensation claims because these rights are protected by public policy. Here are some key points:
- Workers' compensation laws are designed to protect employees and ensure they receive benefits for work-related injuries.
- Waivers of these rights are typically considered void as they violate public policy.
- Employees are entitled to pursue claims for wrongful termination if they are fired for filing a workers' compensation claim.
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Here are some other public policy rights in Maryland:
- Whistleblower Protection: Protection against retaliation for reporting illegal activities.
- Anti-Discrimination Laws: Protection against discrimination based on race, gender, age, disability, etc.
- Family and Medical Leave Act: Protection of job rights while taking medical leave.
- Occupational Safety and Health: Protection for reporting unsafe working conditions.
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In Maryland, certain rights cannot be waived in a severance agreement due to public policy protections:
- Workers' Compensation Claims
- Whistleblower Protections
- Anti-Discrimination Laws
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) rights
- Occupational Safety and Health protections
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In Virginia, similar public policy protections apply, and certain rights cannot be waived in a severance agreement:
- Workers' Compensation Claims
- Whistleblower Protections
- Anti-Discrimination Laws
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) rights
- Occupational Safety and Health protections
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In Maryland, you generally cannot waive your FMLA rights in a severance agreement due to public policy protections. Regarding waiving compensation damages in a lawsuit, it's typically not allowed if it violates public policy.
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In Virginia, similar rules apply, and certain rights cannot be waived in a severance agreement due to public policy protections. Specifically:
- FMLA Rights: Cannot be waived.
- Workers' Compensation Claims: Cannot be waived.
- Whistleblower Protections: Cannot be waived.
- Anti-Discrimination Laws: Cannot be waived.
- Occupational Safety and Health Protections: Cannot be waived.
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Here are three Virginia workers' compensation cases where the IME report was not valid or given limited weight concerning light-duty restrictions:
*. Great Eastern Resort Corp. v. Gordon, * Va. App. * (*)
- The court found the IME report unreliable due to inconsistencies and favored the treating physician's opinion.
*. Smith v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., * Va. App. * (*)
- The court gave limited weight to the IME report, citing the treating physician's detailed and consistent findings.
*. Williams v. Capitol Foundry of Virginia, * Va. App. * (*)
- The court discredited the IME report due to lack of thorough examination and supported the treating physician's restrictions.
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Sure! Here are some more recent Virginia workers' compensation cases where the IME report was not valid or given limited weight:
*. Barnett v. D.C. Water, VWC No. *-*-* (*)
- The court favored the treating physician's consistent findings over the IME report.
*. Henderson v. Amazon.com, Inc., VWC No. *-*-* (*)
- The IME report was deemed unreliable due to lack of objective evidence.
*. Jones v. UPS, VWC No. *-*-* (*)
- The treating physician's opinion was preferred over the IME due to detailed documentation.
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