The Workers’ Compensation Court ruled that an injured worker was not entitled to relief from his prior settlement of a claim against the Montana State Fund.
Case: Miller v. Montana State Fund, No. 2020-5145, 02/24/2021, published.
Facts and procedural history: In October 1983, Michael Miller suffered a head injury in the course of his employment. His employer had workers’ compensation coverage with the Montana State Fund, which accepted liability.
In September 1988, Miller agreed to settle his claim in exchange for a lump-sum payment of $132,145.10. The stated purpose of th...
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