A Medical Provider’s Trash is an Insurer’s Treasure
In a recent ruling in the matter of Powell v. Automatic Equipment Sales of Norfolk, Inc., JCN 1961810 (Nov. 30, 2021), the Full Commission affirmed the Deputy Commissioner’s Opinion that the medical provider application at issue was barred by the doctrine of laches. In Powell, the claimant suffered an injury by accident on May 11, 1999, and was awarded medical benefits and temporary total disability for periods of disability through January 15, 2001. On July 5, 2020, the medical provider sought payment for services provided to the claimant in February, September, and October 2000. In their defense, the defendants argued...
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