COCHRAN, Justice.
In this case, the question for determination is whether a claimant is entitled to further compensation under the Workmen's Compensation Act when he settles a tort action, arising from the same work-related accident, without the knowledge or consent of his employer or its insurer.
On January 16, 1980, Edward T. Van Hoy, an employee of Safety-Kleen Corporation, of Bristol, Virginia, suffered a compensable injury while on the premises of Campbell...
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