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| Case Name: | E.S. v. Appalachian Well Services |
| County: | Cambria |
| Type of Petition: | Claim Petitions (2) |
| Type of Injury of Condition: | Disc herniation and carpal tunnel syndrome |
| Date of Decision: | 10/7/2009 |
| Litigated Outcome: | WCJ granted withdrawal of Claim Petition |
| Defense Expert(s): | N/A |
| Claimant Expert(s): | N/A |
| Defense Counsel: | Rhonda A. Rudman |
| Remarks: We obtained information from employer documenting last date of work was over three years prior to filing of Claim Petition. Thus, we argued that statute of limitation barred litigation. We filed a Motion for Dismissal with the employer documentation prior to initial hearing. | |
| Anticipated Savings: Defendant was able to avoid litigation costs where claim was withdrawn prior to first hearing as well as exposure for benefits requested in Claim Petition including ongoing total disability benefits. | |