Bayer v. Panduit Corporation

Employee working as ironworker on construction site fell and was injured, and was rendered a quadriplegic. Employee filed workers' compensation claim against employer, and later filed negligence suit against general contractor, which filed third-party complaint for contribution against employer, alleging that employer was negligent in failing to ensure safety of its employees. Court within its discretion in finding good faith and in approving settlement between employee and employer, and in dismissing with prejudice general contractor's third-party contribution claim against employer. Workers' Compensation Act does not require employer to pay statutory 25% attorney fees for suspended future medical payments. (CONNORS and HARRIS, concurring.)