POWE, MINOR, ETC. v. Jackson

The principal issue is whether a settlement of a tort claim by an injured employee with a negligent third party, before any action is brought, and without the approval of the Workmen’s Compensation Commission, is valid and binding on the employer and compensation insurer.

Section 30 of the Workmen’s Compensation Act recognizes the rig’ht of an injured employee or his dependents to sue a third party for injury or death, and authorizes the employer or insurer to join in such action. Miss. Code 1942, Section 6998-36. The amount recovered in such suit is disbursed by first paying reasonable costs…