Legal Opinion
Scott v. Orange County Department of Health
New York Supreme Court
Decided March 23, 1977PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the CourtEdward M. O’Gorman, J.
Petitioner sustained personal injuries in a work-related accident involving two motor vehicles. As a result of injuries suffered in this accident, he has received and is receiving workmen’s compensation benefits from the respondent, the total of which is now in excess of $40,000. Petitioner now seeks to settle his cause of action against the driver of the second vehicle for the injuries sustained in said accident for the sum of $10,000. The respondents assert a lien on the proceeds of any such settlement pursuant to subdivision 1 of section 29 of the Workmen’s Compensation Law. Petitioner…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Granger v. UrdaAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1976
- In re the Estate of TravaglioneNew York Surrogate's Court · 1962
- Lamonte v. ShapiroNew York Supreme Court · 1964
- Brych v. Fireman's Fund American Insurance CompaniesAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1969
3Cited by1 opinion
- Barnhart v. Branch Motor Lines, Inc.New York Supreme Court · 1980