Indiana Court of Appeals August 10, 2011, No. 45A03-1011-CT-583 (Kornelik v. Mittal Steel USA, Inc.)

OPINION

BAKER, Judge.

Today we decide whether an injured employee who settles with a third party for substantially less than the damages value of his claim without the consent of his employer or his worker’s compensation carrier can subsequently reduce his lien arising under the Indiana Worker’s Compensation Act by attorney fees and pro rata costs pursuant to Indiana Code section 22-3-2-13 and in