Tortfeasor Did Not Enter Into Binding Settlement With Injured Worker

A divided Florida appellate court ruled that a worker did not enter into a binding settlement agreement with a third-party tortfeasor because the tortfeasor had not validly accepted the terms. Case: Suarez Trucking FL Corp. v. Progressive Express Insurance Co., No. 2D19-572, 10/28/2020, published. Facts: Adam Souders suffered injuries in an accident involving a dump truck being operated by Ynefre Fernandez Tomas. The truck was owned by Suarez Trucking FL Corp. Procedural history: Souders received workers’ compensation benefits from the Guarantee Insurance Co., the workers’ compe...