Worker Must Get Consent From Carrier to Settle

A New York appellate court ruled that an insurance carrier’s alleged participation in settlement negotiations for a third-party claim did not excuse the worker from his statutory duty to obtain the carrier’s written consent. Case: Matter of DeGennaro v H. Sand & Co. Inc., No. 532166, 10/07/2021, published. Facts and procedural history: Sergio DeGennaro sustained work-related injuries to his back and knees in 2004 when he was struck by a vehicle insured by the Travelers Insurance Co. After receiving workers’ compensation benefits from his employer, DeGennaro obtained a ...