Mancini v. Liberty Mutual Ins. Co.

The plaintiff brought this action to recover the sum of $2544.08 which he claims is owed by the defendant pursuant to an agreement to settle a pending negligence action.

The facts which precipitated this action are as follows: On October 5, 1971, the plaintiff sustained job related personal injuries as a result of which he made a claim against the defendant's insured. In consideration for a release of this claim, the defendant's representative agreed to pay the plaintiff $500,000. On June 1, 1978, the defendant issued a check to the plaintiff in the amount of $497,455.92. This amount…