Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District / Sep 24, 2019
Scott Davidson vs. Davidson Masonry & Construction, LLC
Scott Davidson appealed the Labor and Industrial Relations Commission's dismissal of his application to review a workers' compensation settlement. Davidson alleged the settlement was fraudulently obtained due to a misrepresentation of the temporary total disability rate. The Commission dismissed the application, finding it lacked statutory authority to review the settlement. The appellate court affirmed, holding that the Commission's jurisdiction is exhausted once a settlement is approved, and claims of fraud must be pursued in a court of equity.