CT SB00334

Repeals and replaces subsection (a) of section 31-293 of the general statutes, effective October 1, 2010.

Removes the provision that if other parties fail to join as plaintiffs within 30 days of notification, their right of action against the liable party shall abate.

Allows employers who do not join as party plaintiffs in employee actions to reduce their reimbursable claim by one-third of benefits to account for the employee's reasonable expenditures and attorney's fees in effecting recovery.

Establishes that employers, insurance carriers, and the Second Injury Fund have a lien upon any judgment or settlement received by an injured employee against a liable third party, provided written notice of the lien is given prior to judgment or settlement.

Requires injured employees filing actions against third parties to include in their complaint the amount of compensation paid and the present worth of probable future payments owed by the employer or Second Injury Fund.