Madison v. Pierce

An injured employee receiving workmen’s compensation benefits brought a negligence action for the same injuries against three officers and a foreman of her corporate employer. Plaintiff sought to impose a personal liability on each defendant based upon his individual negligence. Prom orders granting summary judgments to all defendants by the district court of Yellowstone county, plaintiff appeals.

The single issue upon appeal: Does the Montana Workmen’s Compensation Act bar a negligence action by a covered workman seeking damages for the same injuries against a co-employee? We hold the Act…