Lemery v. Buffalo Airways, Inc.

Wahl, J.:

John Lemery was killed in the course of his employment on April 13, 1987. His children were paid workers compensation benefits until they recovered against Buffalo Airways, Inc., the owner and operator of the plane in which Lemery was riding at the time of his death. Mid-Continent Transport, Inc., and Bituminous Insurance Company appeal the district court’s order requiring them to contribute attorney fees proportionate to the amount Lemery’s children would have received under workers compensation beyond the date of plaintiffs’ settlement with Buffalo.

John Lemery was employed by…