Valdez v. Commercial Union Assurance Companies

MURRAY, Justice.

Carlos Valdez, appellant, brought this action to set aside a compromise settlement of a worker’s compensation claim entered into with Commercial Union Assurance Companies, appellee.

On May 26, 1976, the appellant sustained an injury while in the course and scope of his employment. He testified that while making a delivery for his employer, National Automotive Parts Association (NAPA), he jumped off the back of the truck, injuring his ankle. After completing the delivery he returned to the NAPA office and reported the injury to his supervisor. Subsequently, the secretary of the…