Court Approves Worker's $2M 3rd-Party Settlement, Orders Payment of Carrier's Lien

A New York appellate court ruled that an injured worker was entitled to summary judgment granting judicial approval to his $2 million settlement with the third-party tortfeasor responsible for his on-the-job accident, but his employer's insurance carrier was also entitled to summary judgment awarding it payment on its lien against his recovery. Case: Fidelity & Guaranty Insurance Co. v. DiGiacomo, No. 2014-03005, 02/04/2015, published. Facts: Giacomino DiGiacomo, a Bed Bath & Beyond employee, sustained injuries during the course of his employment while loading merchandise int...