Richardson v. Maxim Healthcare/Allegis Group

Decision Date06 April 2009
Docket NumberNo. 102A08-2.,102A08-2.
CitationRichardson v. Maxim Healthcare/Allegis Group, 676 S.E.2d 472, 363 N.C. 260 (N.C. 2009)
PartiesPenny M. Rumple RICHARDSON, Employee, Plaintiff v. MAXIM HEALTHCARE/ALLEGIS GROUP, Employer and Kemper Insurance Company/American Protection Insurance c/o Specialty Risk Services, Carrier, Defendants.
CourtNorth Carolina Supreme Court
ORDER

Upon consideration of the petition filed by Defendant on the 15th day of January 2009 for rehearing of the decision of this Court pursuant to Rule 31,N.C. Rules of Appellate Procedure, the following order was...

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