Taylor v. Industrial Com'n of Utah

DURHAM, Justice:

Claimant was injured while at work through the negligence of a party who was not his employer. He received workers’ compensation from his employer for temporary total disability and later, by stipulation, for permanent partial disability. Claimant also sued the third party who caused his injuries. Claimant settled his case against the third party and released the third party from all present and future liability. After he signed the release, claimant discovered additional accident-related injuries, for which he sought workers’ compensation from his employer. When his employer…