Childress v. Fluor Daniel, Inc.

HUDSON, Judge.

The case arises from an attempt by plaintiff Jessie Bill Childress to reduce the amount of a workers’ compensation lien held by defendants Fluor Daniel, Inc. (Employer) and Broadspire (Carrier) on plaintiff’s recovery from a third-party tort-feasor. On 8 May 1997, plaintiff filed a Form 18B with the Commission alleging asbestosis and seeking benefits. Plaintiff later amended his Form 18B to include a claim for colon cancer. Defendants denied liability. On 16 April 2002, the Full Commission entered an opinion and award, awarding $20,000 each for three permanent injuries to three…