Rice v. Gruetzmacher

Because of the peculiar factual scenery, Maryland Casualty Company was called upon to perform in a chameleonic capacity; this is because it was both the workmen’s compensation carrier and also the liability insurer of Mr. Rice’s employer, Hennes Trucking Company.

Mr. Rice, the plaintiff, has objected to having the Maryland Casualty Company share in the proceeds which were derived from the settlement of Mr. Rice’s third-party action. His position is that it is inequitable for the workmen’s compensation carrier, Maryland Casualty Company, to share in the proceeds after it had thrown mountainous…