Central Electric Supply Co. v. Industrial Commission

ENOCH, Chief Judge.

In this workmen’s compensation case, the employer, Central Electric, and its insurance carrier, Casualty Reciprocal, seek review of the Industrial Commission final order awarding the claimant, Robert Duffy, benefits. We affirm.

In March 1981, Duffy, while acting within the course and scope of his employment, was injured in an automobile accident. In May 1981, Duffy, without the knowledge or consent of either his employer or its insurance carrier and before initiating a workmen’s compensation claim, settled a claim against the driver of the other car. In' exchange for $6,500…