Norwalk v. Van Dyke

The essential facts, as presented to the trial court by admissions in the pleadings and by uncontroverted affidavits and documents admitted in support of a motion for summary judgment, are as follows: The defendant, who was employed by the plaintiff city of Norwalk as a guidance counselor, was injured in the course of her employment as a result of the negligence of a third party. A voluntary written agreement providing for workmen's compensation was entered into and was approved by the commissioner. Under this agreement, the plaintiff employer paid to or in behalf of the defendant the sum of…