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Yellow Freight v. Courtaulds
No. 022244Supreme Court of Virginia
022244 Yellow Freight v. Courtaulds 06/06/2003 Before an employer petitioned to enforce subrogation rights in an employee's personal injury action, the employee entered a settlement absolutely releasing the to…
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022244 Yellow Freight v. Courtaulds 06/06/2003 Before an employer petitioned to enforce subrogation rights in an employee's perso…
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022244 Yellow Freight v. Courtaulds 06/06/2003 Before an employer petitioned to enforce subrogation rights in an employee's personal injury action, the employee entered a settlement absolutely releasing the tortfeasor from liability. Although the employee's motion for judgment was still pending, he no longer had a right of recovery. The employer's petition was filed prior to a verdict, but its right of subrogation was no longer enforceable. The judgment of the trial court denying the employer's petition is affirmed.
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022244 Yellow Freight v. Courtaulds 06/06/2003 Before an employer petitioned to enforce subrogation rights in an employee's personal injury action, the employee entered a settlement absolutely releasing the tortfeasor from liability. Although the employee's motion for judgment was still pending, he no longer had a right of recovery. The employer's petition was filed prior to a verdict, but its right of subrogation was no longer enforceable. The judgment of the trial court denying the employer's petition is affirmed.
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