Ferreira v. Boeing Service Co.

By Judge Michael P. McWeeny

This matter came before the Court upon the defendants’ Plea in Bar to Court I of the Motion for Judgment. The defendants contend that the plaintiff’s cause of action is barred by the exclusivity provisions of the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act. For the reasons stated, below, the Plea in Bar is sustained.

Facts

The plaintiff, George Ferreira, was employed by Vance Uniform Protective Services, Inc. (“Vance”), and was assigned to the defendants’ (“Boeing”) property as an armed security officer. While conducting a perimeter foot patrol as part of his duties, Ferreira…