Williams v. American Employers Insurance Co.

SWIFT, Judge.

The plaintiff, Larry Lee Williams, allegedly sustained a disabling injury to his left index finger during the course of his employment with George Farnsworth Construction Company, Inc. on or about May 10, 1967. On February 26, 1968, the employee, his employer and the latter’s workmen’s compensation insurer, American Employers Insurance Company, filed in the Civil District Court for approval a joint petition setting forth a compromise agreement in the amount of $1,050.00, minus $20.00 for workmen’s compensation previously paid. However, the judge refused to approve the settlement.

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