Thompson v. Colsa Corp.

Eileen Thompson appeals the trial court's judgment approving a workers' compensation settlement agreement reached by Thompson and Colsa Corporation ("Colsa"). We reverse and remand with instructions.

Thompson was an employee of Colsa when, on July 12, 2002, she suffered an on-the-job injury to her neck. After negotiations, the parties, on June 18, 2004, filed a joint petition for approval of a settlement agreement reached by the parties ("the first settlement agreement"). The first settlement agreement stated that Colsa had paid Thompson $36,477.90 in medical benefits and $9,430.70 for 26…