State, Department of Human Resources v. Lovell

Father appeals from an order denying his motion to vacate an ex parte order obtained by the Department of Human Resources (DHR) to withhold workers’ compensation benefits. We dismiss the appeal.

Father was injured at work and entered into a settlement of that claim with the insurer. The terms of the agreement provided that father would release his right to temporary and permanent disability, vocational rehabilitation and survivor’s benefits in exchange for a lump sum payment. DHR filed a motion ex parte, seeking an order directing the insurer to withhold 25 percent of the settlement, because…