The Missouri Supreme Court overturned an order reviving an injured worker’s judgment against his employer, finding the employer had already satisfied the judgment against it.
Joe David Hudson worked for Joplin Regional Stockyards Inc. He injured his left leg at work in 2002.
Hudson filed a workers’ compensation claim, which he settled with JRS and its insurance provider, Star Insurance Co.
The settlement agreement provided JRS and Star would pay Hudson an $80,000 lump sum. The settlement covered only Hudson, JRS, and Star's disputes regarding the extent of Hudson's disab...
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