Bitnoff v. Southwest Rendering & Hawkeye-Security Insurance

The opinion of the court was delivered by

HOLMES, J.:

This is an appeal under the Workmen’s Compensation Act from an order of the district court refusing to set aside a settlement agreement, final receipt and release of liability.

On August 27, 1974, appellant Bitnoff suffered an accidental injury within the terms of the Act. A settlement was effected and a Form D settlement agreement, final receipt and release of liability was executed by appellant and filed with the director November 5, 1974. Over sixteen months later, in March, 1976, appellant filed an application for compensation and a…