Legal Opinion
Mares v. Valencia County Sheriff's Department
New Mexico Court of Appeals
Decided January 12, 1988No. 9847PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
DONNELLY, Chief Judge.
This case involves the proper method for determining the liability of the Subsequent Injury Fund (Fund), where the employer and its insurance carrier enter into a settlement with an injured worker, and both subsequently seek reimbursement from the Fund under the Subsequent Injury Act (SIA).
The Fund appeals from a judgment awarding plaintiff, Raymond E. Mares (Mares), compensation benefits, ordering reimbursement and apportioning liability for worker’s compensation benefits between the Fund, Valencia County Sheriff’s Department (employer), and its insurance…
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3Cited by2 opinions
- Mares v. VALENCIA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT.New Mexico Court of Appeals · 1988
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