Court Won't Enforce Worker's Alleged Agreement to Settle With 3rd-Party Tortfeasor

The Georgia Court of Appeals ruled that a third-party tortfeasor was not entitled to enforcement of an injured worker’s alleged oral agreement to the settlement of her claim for damages, as a matter of law. Case: Francis v. Chavis, No. A18A0317, 05/08/2018, published. Facts and procedural history: Sabrina Francis worked for the Henry County Sheriff's Department. She was driving a department vehicle in November 2014 when she was rear-ended by Robert Chavis' vehicle. Chavis admitted liability for causing the accident. Chavis had automobile liability insurance coverage with ...