The Delaware Superior Court ruled that the attorney for an injured worker was not entitled to demand a fee from a settlement that did not provide a payment to him.
Case: Webb v. State, No. N23A-09-009 CEB, 05/09/2024, published.
Facts: James Webb worked for the State of Delaware as a mechanic. He was out for two periods of work due to a back injury.
As a state employee, Webb received short-term disability benefits through the state’s disability insurance program. The program is administered by a benefits committee through the insurance office.
Short-term disability benefits are avail...
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