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SOMMERVILLE v. SOUTHWEST FIREBIRD

No. 30,497.

188 P.3d 1147 (2008)

2008-NMSC-034

Larry G. SOMMERVILLE, Jr., Worker-Petitioner, v. SOUTHWEST FIREBIRD and Builder's Trust, Employer-Insurer-Respondents.

Supreme Court of New Mexico.

April 9, 2008.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Patrick Larkin Fogel, Albuquerque, NM, for Petitioner.

Paul L. Civerolo, Albuquerque, NM, for Respondents.

OPINION

CHÁVEZ, Chief Justice.

{1} After being injured at work, Larry G. Sommerville, Jr. (Worker), entered into a lump sum settlement agreement with Southwest Firebird and Builders Trust (Employer/Insurer). The lump sum settlement agreement was made pursuant to NMSA 1978, Section 52-5-12(B) (2003) of the Workers' Compensation Act (the Act), and is known as a lump sum payment after a return to work. This type of lump sum payment is one...

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