(a) (1) If the Director considers compromise to be in the best interest of the Fund, the Director may compromise the amount of a judgment against an employer under this subtitle.
(2) A compromise under paragraph (1) is not required to be approved by any other State official to be effective.
(b) A compromise under this section may not reduce the amount of benefits payable to or for a covered employee or the dependents of a covered employee.
(c) A judgment may be modified to reflect a compromise under this section.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 9 - Workers' Compensation
Subtitle 10 - Uninsured Employers
Section 9-1002 - Payment From Uninsured Employers' Fund
Section 9-1003 - Subrogation to Rights of Claimant
Section 9-1004 - Subrogation to Rights of Uninsured Employer
Section 9-1005 - Assessment Against Uninsured Employer
Section 9-1006 - Assessment Against Insurer
Section 9-1007 - Assessment on Awards and Settlements
Section 9-1008 - Assessment -- Compensation Abated or Not Awarded; Death Without Dependent
Section 9-1009 - Notice and Payment of Assessments; Disposition of Money Collected
Section 9-1010 - Assessment a Lien
Section 9-1011 - Suspension and Resumption of Assessments
Section 9-1012 - Suspension of License or Permit
Section 9-1013 - Compromise of Judgment
Section 9-1014 - Settlement by Covered Employee or Dependents