Bosher v. Jamerson

We have again the question whether a person who has received workmen’s compensation for injuries received during the course of his employment can sue the employer of the tort feasor who caused the injuries.

Norvell T. Jamerson was injured while working for his employer, Re-Com Corporation. The injury happened when Jamerson was struck by a truck owned by Alton W. Bosher and operated by Bosher’s employee Fred Granderson. Jamerson applied for and received compensation under the Virginia Workmen’s Compensation Act from his employer, Re-Com Corporation, or its insurance carrier. Then Jamerson…