Hale v. CNA Insurance

OPINION

DROWOTA, Justice.

The sole issue in this workers’ compensation appeal is whether the trial court erred in interpreting T.C.A. § 50-6-208(b) in such a manner as to require workers’ compensation settlements to be judicially approved pursuant to T.C.A. § 50-6-206 before such an award may be considered in determining the respective liabilities of an employer and the Second Injury Fund under T.C.A. § 50-6-208(b). For the reasons set forth below, we find no error and affirm the disposition made by the Chancellor.

The facts in this case are straightforward and essentially undisputed. The…