West Virginia § 55-19-6 - 55-19-6. Workers’ compensation.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 55-19-6 — 55-19-6. Workers’ compensation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 55-19-6. 55-19-6. Workers’ compensation.
Notwithstanding the provisions of this article and the further provisions of §23-4-2 of this code which permits the filing of a civil cause of action against an employer for damages in excess of benefits received or receivable in a workers’ compensation claim, if it is determined that the employer acted with deliberate intention, when a claim for workers’ compensation benefits is awarded to an employee pursuant to §23-1-1 et seq . of this code for a work-related injury, disease, or death caused by or arising from COVID-19 in the course of and resulting from covered employment, such claim for workers’ compensation benefits shall be the sole and exclusive remedy for such injury, disease, or death and the immunity from suit provided under §23-2-6 and §23-2-6a of this code shall be and remain in full force and effect.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 55-19-6
What does West Virginia Code § 55-19-6 cover?
Section 55-19-6 ("55-19-6. Workers’ compensation.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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