Legal Opinion
Sandria F. Walker v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided November 18, 1998No. 98-60224PublishedCited by 34 opinions
1Per curiam
I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND
In January of 1990, Sandra Walker (“Walker”) was employed by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and was a member of the Wal-Mart Associates Group Health Plan (“the Plan”), which provided Walker with medical and dental benefits. The Plan is governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”).
Beginning January 18,1990, through January 25,1990, Walker underwent dental treatment by Dr. Van R. Simmons, a dentist in Mississippi. On January 7, 1992, Walker initiated a malpractice action in state court against Dr. Simmons for dental malpractice. She alleged that he…
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