Attorney for Injured Worker Fails to Negotiate Fee for Himself in Settlement

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...