Safety-Kleen Corp. v. Van Hoy

In this case, the question for determination is whether a claimant is entitled to further compensation under the Workmen’s Compensation Act when he settles a tort action, arising from the same work-related accident, without the knowledge or consent of his employer or its insurer.

On January 16, 1980, Edward T. Van Hoy, an employee of Safety-Kleen Corporation, of Bristol, Virginia, suffered a compensable injury while on the premises of Campbell Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep, Inc. (Campbell). A memorandum of agreement dated January 30, 1980, providing for payments of $154.59 per week during incapacity and…