Durham v. Gulf Interstate Engineering Company

CARMODY, Justice.

We are here concerned with the refusal of-' the trial court to reopen a lump-sum judgment in. a workmen’s compensation case, which was based upon a stipulation of the parties. . i:>.

The real problem relates to whether a lump-sum judgment, fully paid and satisfied, is conclusive under the Workmen’s Compensation Act, or whether it may be reopened under a claim of aggravation or increase in disability of the workman.

The case arises under the following circumstances: Claimant incurred an injury to his head in a motor vehicle accident. He was briefly hospitalized and examined by…