Vinson v. Berkowitz

OPINION OF THE COURT

Alexander Chananau, J.

Motion by plaintiffs for an order permitting plaintiffs to *61settle the above matter for the sum of $25,000 and directing that said settlement shall not affect, impair or reduce the rights of the plaintiff Willie Vinson to receive present and future workmen’s compensation benefits as a result of the accident herein complained of presents an issue of first impression.

The above matter has been brought for personal injuries sustained by the plaintiff and for loss of consortium on behalf of his wife as a result of an automobile accident on December 19,1978.…