Legal Opinion
Downey v. Bexley
Supreme Court of Georgia
Decided July 2, 1984No. 40528PublishedCited by 18 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Smith, Justice.
We granted certiorari in this workers’ compensation case to decide whether appellees’ third-party tort action against appellant Downey, a company physician, is barred by the exclusive remedy provision of our compensation act, OCGA § 34-9-11. The trial court ruled that Dr. Downey was immune from tort liability as a co-employee of appellees and granted summary judgment in Downey’s favor. The Court of Appeals reversed and we granted certiorari. We affirm the judgment of the Court of Appeals, but do so for reasons different than those expressed by the court below.
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2Cases cited5 opinions
- Southern Wire & Iron, Inc. v. FowlerSupreme Court of Georgia · 1962
- First Bank & Trust Co. v. ZagoriaSupreme Court of Georgia · 1983
- Helton v. Interstate Brands Corp.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1980
- Simpkins v. Unigard Mutual InsuranceCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1974
- Bexley v. Southwire Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1983
3Cited by18 opinions
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