U.S. Virgin Islands Supreme Court Explains Proper Disbursement of 3rd-Party Recoveries

The U.S. Virgin Islands Supreme Court clarified the appropriate disbursement of an injured worker’s third-party recovery when the amount recovered is less than his legal expenses and the employer’s lien. Case: Government of the Virgin Islands v. George, No. 2022-0110, 02/10/2025, published. Facts and procedural history: Elvis George worked for the territorial Government of the Virgin Islands. He suffered injuries when he was struck by a commercial vehicle driven by Mark Lonski in July 2020. George filed a claim for workers’ compensation benefits and received payments for m...