Old Republic Ins. Co., Inc. v. Fuller

OPINION

BLEIL, Justice.

Old Republic Insurance Company appeals a judgment setting aside a compromise settlement agreement of a worker’s compensation claim filed by Elvim Fuller. The company contends that the trial court’s conclusion that Fuller did not ratify the agreement was incorrect as a matter of law, or in the alternative, was against the great weight and preponderance of the evidence. Because we conclude that Fuller ratified the settlement agreement, we reverse the judgment and render judgment that Fuller take nothing.

Elvim Fuller injured his back on July 11, 1990, when he fell through a…