Archer v. Industrial Commission

In this case it is held: (1) that an insurance company insuring an employer under the Wisconsin workmen’s compensation act which has appeared in the proceedings for compensation brought by an injured employee is an adverse party within the meaning of sec. 102.23, Stats., in an action by such employee to set aside an order dismissing his petition for compensation, and must be made a party defendant by due service. Hammond-Chandler L. Co. v. Industrial Comm. 163 Wis. 596, 158 N. W. 292; Gough v. Industrial Comm. 165 Wis. 632, 162 N. W. 434; New Dells L. Co. v. Industrial Comm. 166 Wis. 207, 164…