Burt v. Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co.

John A. Fogleman, Justice.

Appellant Opal Faye Burt was injured while working for Walmart Company and was paid workmen’s compensation benefits by Hartford Accident & Indemnity Company. Thereafter, she brought an action against D. T. Allen Construction Company, as a third-party tortfeasor, whose liability insuranee coverage was also furnished by Hartford. Appellant contended that this situation presented a conflict of interest which deprived Hartford of a lien on any recovery she might realize in her action against the alleged tortfeasor. Appellee then employed counsel, who filed an…