Ketchum v. AAR Brown International, Inc. (Associate Chief ALJ Paul Johnson)(DBA)

Following extensive discussion and analysis, Association Chief ALJ Johnson holds that Claimant is barred from further compensation by failure to comply with Section 33(g) and obtain Employer/Carrier's written approval for third-party settlement.

ORDER
Because of Claimant’s failure to comply with Section 33(g) of the Act, he has no further
remedy under the Longshore Act as to his claim for physical and psychological injuries
described above arising from the accident of July 20, 2009 against Employer/Carrier; and any
benefits under the Longshore Act or Defense Base Act as to that claim are now precluded.
Accordingly, Employer/Carrier’s motion for summary decision is GRANTED, and this matter is
DISMISSED.


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