Standard Fire Insurance Co. v. Continental Resources, Inc.

[111.3 Standard Fire Insurance Co. appeals from a circuit court order dismissing its case against Continental Resources Inc, Standard Fire sued Continental Resources for reimbursement or in the alternative subrogation of workers’ compensation benefits paid to an employee between -2009 and 2013. The circuit court dismissed the case pursuant to SDCL 15—6—12(b)(5), finding that the terms of a settlement agreement barred further litigation and that res judicata applied. We reverse and remand.

Facts and Procedural History

[¶2.] Dale Denzin sustained a work-related injury while employed at one of…