Brickell v. Business MacHines, Inc.

Opinion by

Judge COYTE *

This workers’ compensation case involves two separate work injuries and compensation claims filed by the claimant, Will Bric-kell. In the first claim, claimant contests an order of the Industrial Claim Appeals Office (Panel) denying his petition to reopen. In the second claim, claimant contests the Panel’s determination that he forfeited his right to compensation benefits by settling a third-party claim without the consent of the employer, Business Systems, Inc., and its insurer, Zurich American Insurance (respondents). We set aside both orders.

Claimant was found to be…