Carrier Can't Initiate 3rd-Party Tort Suit if Worker Has Suit Pending

The Georgia Court of Appeals ruled that a comp carrier cannot file a tort suit against a third-party tortfeasor who allegedly caused a worker's compensable accident if the worker already has a pending suit. Case: Schecter v. Auto-Owners Insurance Co., No. A15A1209, 10/30/2015, published. Facts: David Larios suffered injuries in an automobile accident involving Micah Schecter. Larios received workers' compensation benefits for his injuries under an insurance policy that his employer had with the Auto-Owners Insurance Co. Procedural History: Larios filed a personal injury suit against...