03-25-2008, 10:08 PM
I read this story and I'm really shocked about it.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/03/25/walmart.insurance.battle/index.html?iref=mpstoryview
I really don't understand how Wal-Mart can go back and sue this lady and win. She used her healthcare like anyone else would. I'm sure that a portion of her earnings went to union dues & healthcare (like all Wal-Mart employees pay into).
If she didn't receive a settlement then Wal-Mart never expected repayment because it was covered under her medical plan. As soon as Wal-Mart saw she won some money, they sued her for the medical expenses they paid!
If an employee does not use their medical benefits for an entire year, then can the employee sue their employer to receive their paid premiums back? NOT!
Seems damn wrong that the employer can sue to get back medical expenses paid IF the employee ends up with a settlement like that. If anything, Wal-Mart should be sueing the trucking company directly who caused the incident, not the employee.
Another reason why I hate Wal-Mart.
(now think how this could apply to a car accident & insurance)
Imagine if State Farm covered your medical expenses, replaced your car, and then you finally got a settlement a year later from the person who caused the accident for $300,000. State Farm then sues you for $300,000 because of your medical expenses paid and such. (not that State Farm would do that....its just a company that pops into mind).
*** scary stuff.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/03/25/walmart.insurance.battle/index.html?iref=mpstoryview
I really don't understand how Wal-Mart can go back and sue this lady and win. She used her healthcare like anyone else would. I'm sure that a portion of her earnings went to union dues & healthcare (like all Wal-Mart employees pay into).
If she didn't receive a settlement then Wal-Mart never expected repayment because it was covered under her medical plan. As soon as Wal-Mart saw she won some money, they sued her for the medical expenses they paid!
If an employee does not use their medical benefits for an entire year, then can the employee sue their employer to receive their paid premiums back? NOT!
Seems damn wrong that the employer can sue to get back medical expenses paid IF the employee ends up with a settlement like that. If anything, Wal-Mart should be sueing the trucking company directly who caused the incident, not the employee.
Another reason why I hate Wal-Mart.
(now think how this could apply to a car accident & insurance)
Imagine if State Farm covered your medical expenses, replaced your car, and then you finally got a settlement a year later from the person who caused the accident for $300,000. State Farm then sues you for $300,000 because of your medical expenses paid and such. (not that State Farm would do that....its just a company that pops into mind).
*** scary stuff.