Westinghouse Electric Supply Co. v. Reagan

O’CONNELL, Justice.

Claimant, Ruth Reagan, who is respondent and cross-petitioner in this proceeding, sustained a compensable back injury in 1958. A claim was filed and was controverted by the carrier and employer.

By stipulation executed by claimant and the carrier and their counsel, but not by the employer, the claimant agreed to accept a lump sum payment in exchange for a discharge of liability of the employer and carrier for all compensation benefits past and future.

A deputy entered an order approving the stipulation and requiring the parties to perform the terms of the stipulation.

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