Lozier v. Brown Company

The issue in this case is whether RSA 556:11 or RSA 281:12 (Supp. 1979) bars the plaintiffs action. We hold that neither statute bars the action.

The plaintiff is the administratrix of the estate of her husband, Leo Lozier. On April 29, 1966, Lozier was injured during the course of his employment for the defendant corporation. From that date until his death on November 5, 1977, he received workmen’s compensation benefits for this injury, and, because of RSA 281:12 (Supp. 1979), he could have no claim against this defendant. Alleging that her husband’s death was the result of the injury, Mrs.…