Leonard v. Sav-A-Stop Services, Inc.

The Maryland Workmen’s Compensation Act does not give immunity to a worker against claims for damages based on injury or death tortiously caused to a co-worker in the course of their employment. Motor vehicle liability insurance policies of employers, in force in Maryland, routinely exclude coverage of the tortfeasor-worker in such cases. 1 Appellant, Richard Alan Leonard (Leonard), faces a wrongful death action brought by the family of a co-worker which is based on a motor vehicle tort. In an effort to avoid the resulting dilemma, Leonard sought indemnification from his employer, Sav-A-Stop…