Lindekugel v. George Easley Co.

OPINION

EASTAUGH, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

We must decide here whether a permanent total disability settlement disqualifies an employee from subsequent disability claims. We hold that it does not and therefore remand for further consideration of the employee’s claim.

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

John Lindekugel suffered two on-the-job injuries while working for different employers. In 1976 he was severely injured while employed by Fluor Alaska (Fluor). After multiple surgeries, his physician deemed him permanently and totally disabled (PTD). Lindekugel eventually settled a claim for workers’…