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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Anticipated Savings:  Defendant was able to avoid litigation costs where claim was withdrawn prior to first hearing as well as exposure for benefits requested in Claim Petition including ongoing total disability benefits.