Abuse of Discretion – Worker’s Compensation Settlement

By: Derek Hawkins//February 22, 2022//

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WI Court of Appeals – District IV

Case Name: Ryan Sey, et al., v. National General Insurance Company

Case No.: 2020AP1676

Officials: Blanchard, P.J., Kloppenburg, and Graham, JJ.

Focus: Abuse of Discretion – Worker’s Compensation Settlement

Ryan Sey appeals the circuit court’s order approving a settlement agreement pursuant to WIS. STAT. § 102.29 (2019-20), a statute that addresses third-party liability in the worker’s compensation context. The settlement agreement disposed of Sey’s claims arising out of a motor vehicle accident. Sey contends that the circuit court erroneously exercised its discretion in approving the settlement. We disagree and affirm.

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Derek A Hawkins is Corporate Counsel, at Salesforce.