Hunton & Williams v. Gilmer

MOON, Chief Judge.

Hunton & Williams and Vigilant Insurance Company (“appellant”) appeal a decision of the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission awarding benefits to Sue S. Gilmer for injuries she sustained when she slipped on ice and fell while walking from her parking space to her place of employment. Appellant argues that the commission erred in awarding Gilmer compensation because the “going and coming” rule barred a determination by the commission that Gilmer suffered an injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment. We agree and reverse the commission’s ruling.

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