Weems v. American International Adjustment Co.

Petitioners seek review of a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Board disapproving a proposed settlement of a third-party action. We affirm.

Claimant was injured while operating an industrial-sized garbage compactor. As a result of his injuries, his left leg was amputated six inches below the hip. He filed an action against the companies that supplied his employer with the compactor, Metropolitan Disposal Corporation and EE Equipment, Inc. (collectively referred to as MDC), asserting negligence and products liability claims. Claimant’s wife also brought a claim for loss of consortium. MDC…