Welton v. Lucas

Lisa L. Welton (Welton), appeals from the order of the Thirteenth Judicial District Court granting Suzanne Lucas, Laurette Murphy, and Shelly Robbins’ (collectively “the Respondents”) motion for summary judgment. We reverse and remand.

The following issues are raised on appeal:

1. Where a claimant has pursued a workers’ compensation claim against a corporate employer, does the exclusivity provision of § 39-71-411, MCA, preclude a suit by the claimant against the corporate shareholders in their capacity as landlords?

2. Did the District Court err in granting summary judgment in favor of Suzanne…