Legal Opinion

Fairfax County v. Espinola

Court of Appeals of Virginia

Decided October 2, 1990No. Record No. 1877-89-4PublishedCited by 9 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion

KOONTZ, C.J.

Fairfax County (the County) appeals a decision of the Industrial Commission awarding benefits to Mario E. Espinóla, claimant, for disability due to an occupational disease. On appeal, the County contends that the commission erred in finding that Espinóla met his burden of proof under Code § 65.1-46.1 to establish that his hepatitis was compensable. The County also asserts that the commission erred in finding that Espinóla had filed his application for hearing within the time limits of Code § 65.1-52. We agree with the commission’s decision and affirm.

Espinóla worked as a…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Crisp v. Brown's Tysons Corner Dodge, Inc.Court of Appeals of Virginia · 1986
  2. Island Creek Coal Co. v. BreedingCourt of Appeals of Virginia · 1988
  3. Russell (Corrine) Loungewear v. GrayCourt of Appeals of Virginia · 1986
  4. Parris v. Appalachian Power Co.Court of Appeals of Virginia · 1986
  5. Caudle-Hyatt, Inc. v. MixonSupreme Court of Virginia · 1979

3Cited by9 opinions

  1. WLR Foods, Inc. v. CardosaCourt of Appeals of Virginia · 1997
  2. Flor v. HolguinHawaii Supreme Court · 2000
  3. Piedmont Manufacturing Co. v. EastCourt of Appeals of Virginia · 1993
  4. Uninsured Employer's Fund v. MountsCourt of Appeals of Virginia · 1997
  5. Lindenfeld v. City of Richmond Sheriff's OfficeCourt of Appeals of Virginia · 1997

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