Young v. Pleasant View Lawn & Home Care, Inc.

By Judge Humes J. Franklin, Jr.

Before the Court is a Special Plea in Bar that the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act bars Plaintiff’s claim. Having heard oral argument on August 26, 2013, and having considered the briefs previously filed by both parties, the Court grants Defendant’s Special Plea in Bar.

Summary of Facts

The parties stipulated to the following facts. Plaintiff was employed by Lowe’s and that on February 2,2010, he slipped and fell on his way into work at the Lowe’s building at approximately 5:00 a.m. Plaintiff later applied for and received workers’ compensation benefits. The…