Legal Opinion

Great Eastern Resort Corp. v. Gordon

Court of Appeals of Virginia

Decided February 29, 2000No. 1682993PublishedCited by 15 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

COLEMAN, Judge.

Great Eastern Resort Corporation and its insurer, Liberty Insurance Company, appeal the Workers’ Compensation Commission’s decision awarding Pamela Gordon temporary total disability benefits. Great Eastern argues the commission erred in finding that Gordon proved by clear and convincing evidence, as required by Code § 65.2-401, that her right carpal tunnel syndrome was caused by her employment. We disagree and affirm the commission’s decision.

BACKGROUND

On appeal, we view the evidence in the light most favorable to Gordon, the party prevailing before the commission. See R.G.…

2Cases cited7 opinions

  1. R. G. Moore Building Corp. v. MullinsCourt of Appeals of Virginia · 1990
  2. James v. Capitol Steel Construction Co.Court of Appeals of Virginia · 1989
  3. Hawks v. Henrico County School BoardCourt of Appeals of Virginia · 1988
  4. Island Creek Coal Co. v. BreedingCourt of Appeals of Virginia · 1988
  5. Ashland Oil Co. v. BeanSupreme Court of Virginia · 1983

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3Cited by15 opinions

  1. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. v. HarrisCourt of Appeals of Virginia · 2001
  2. Sheler v. CommonwealthCourt of Appeals of Virginia · 2002
  3. Steadman v. Liberty Fabrics, Inc.Court of Appeals of Virginia · 2003
  4. Great Northern Nekoosa Corp. v. Larry WoodCourt of Appeals of Virginia · 2001
  5. Lanning v. Virginia Department of TransportationCourt of Appeals of Virginia · 2002

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