Maryland Cas. Co. v. Tiffin

The issue presented for review is whether Maryland Casualty Company is entitled to full and complete reimbursement of benefits previously paid and to a release of future liability of sums to be paid under Code 1975, § 25-5-60 ("Workmen's Compensation — Compensation for Death"), when the deceased employee's widow and minor children recover damages from third parties under Code 1975, § 25-5-11(a), substantially in excess of the amount of Maryland Casualty's liability under § 25-5-60.

The attorney for the widow and minor children had a contingency fee contract of one-third of all sums recovered…