Neumann v. A.S. Horner, Inc.

OPINION

WOOD, Judge.

Plaintiff received a compensable injury. Defendants began paying maximum weekly worker compensation benefits and have continued to pay those benefits. Plaintiff’s medical bills have been paid. A “friendly” suit was filed (a complaint and answer) for the purpose of obtaining a court approved lump-sum settlement. The matter was presented to Judge Franchini “to settle * * by judgment and satisfaction thereof this worker’s compensation claim.” Plaintiff, called as a witness, equivocated as to his willingness to settle for the lump-sum of $20,000.00; Judge Franchini refused to…