Martine v. Williams

¶ 1. Adam Martine and his wife, Christen Martine, appeal a judgment of the circuit court dismissing their negligence action against Quentin Williams and Williams' insurer, Sentry Insurance Company (collectively Williams), on summary judgment. The circuit court determined that the Martines' exclusive remedy is the Wisconsin's Worker's Compensation Act (the "Act") because Adam, who had previously filed a worker's compensation action against his employer, had entered into a compromise agreement with his employer and had accepted worker's compensation benefits under that agreement. The Martines…