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Grand Bay Hotel v. Guerra
605 So.2d 134, 17 FLW D2019, August 28, 1992
Claimant injured in two accidents and settled with carrier for second accident. The question in this case is whether the carrier for the second accident has a right of contribution from carrier of first accident for reimbursement in regards to the amounts paid in the settlement and whether the claimant still had the right to pursue benefits under the first accident. In resolving this question, it involves interpreting the scope of settlement between the claimant and the carrier for the second accident. Court determined that settlement in this case was unclear. Settlement in this case released not only the carrier from the second accident but the employer. There was no apportionment prior to the settlement to indicate that the carrier for the second accident was responsible for anything less than 100% of the total benefits claimed. These factors indicate the settlement was intended to be a full settlement of all benefits due. Case remanded for an interpretation as to the meaning of the settlement agreement.