89-1873 (1993). JOSEPH A BEAUDOIN, JR. VS. STATE OF RHODE ISLAND.

• Court: Rhode Island

Rhode Island Worker Compensation January 1989 - December 1993. 89-1873 (1993). JOSEPH A BEAUDOIN, JR. VS. STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Term: January 1989 - December 1993W.C.C. 89-1873JOSEPH A BEAUDOIN, JR. VS. STATE OF RHODE ISLANDSTATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS PROVIDENCE, SC. WORKERS' COMPENSATION COURT APPELLATE DIVISION ORDER OF THE APPELLATE DIVISION PER CURIAMThis case came before a hearing panel of this court on September 4, 1991 for oral argument pursuant to an order which had directed both parties to appear and show cause why the State's appeal should not be summarily disposed of. After review of the record, and hearing the arguments of counsel and examining the memoranda filed by the parties, the employer's appeal is denied. This matter was heard below on the Employee's Petition to Review seeking reimbursement for payment of medical services rendered to the employee, and for which the employee paid in the amount of $5,010.00. The employer contends that the employee's claim for reimbursement of medical service costs is unenforceable pursuant to R.I.G.L. Section 28-33-8A. R.I.G.L. Section 28-33-8A clearly states that: "No claim for care or treatment by a physician, dentist or hospital chosen by an employee shall be valid and enforceable as against his employer, the...