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UNITED STATES v. LORENZETTI

No. 83-838.

467 U.S. 167 (1984)

UNITED STATES v. LORENZETTI

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided May 29, 1984

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Carolyn F. Corwin argued the cause for the United States. With her on the briefs were Solicitor General Lee, Acting Assistant Attorney General Willard, Deputy Solicitor General Geller, William Kanter, and Freddi Lipstein.

Charles Sovel argued the cause and filed a brief for respondent.

JUSTICE BLACKMUN delivered the opinion of the Court.

The Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA), 5 U. S. C. § 8101 et seq., provides a comprehensive system of compensation for federal employees who sustain work-related injuries. As part of that system, an employee who receives FECA payments is required to reimburse the United States for those payments, to a specified extent, when he obtains a damages award or settlement from a third party who is liable...

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