WRIT DENIED: We reject the trial court's determination that La.R.S. 23:1102(B) has no effect with regard to an unapproved compromise agreement confected between the employee and a third person/tortfeasor where no suit was previously filed. However, defendant is not entitled to summary judgment dismissing plaintiff's suit. Defendant may be liable, despite the unapproved compromise, for any amounts due plaintiff in worker's compensation and medical benefits which accrued during...
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