Kratsas v. GUEST

Opinion by

Dithrich, J.,

Appellant brought suit in trespass to recover damages for personal injuries resulting from an automobile accident. He obtained a verdict and, after motions for a new trial and judgment n. o. v. were filed, settled for $3500. Since the accident occurred while appellant was in the course of his employment, his employer’s insurance carrier entered into a compensation agreement with him and paid him $679, taking his final termination receipt for the amount. His attorney was entitled to 40 per cent of $3500 under a contingent fee contract. The employer’s insurance carrier…