Clark v. Williamson

Beasley, Judge.

Sheriff’s Investigator Clark was killed while a passenger in a county-owned automobile being operated by his superior and supervising officer, Captain Williamson. Clark’s widow (appellant) claimed workers’ compensation benefits and later brought a common-law tort action against the administratrix of Williamson’s estate (appellee), who was granted summary judgment. The question is whether the tort claim is barred by the exclusive remedy provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act, OCGA § 34-9-11 (a).

Officers Clark and Williamson attended an evening barbecue at a rural cabin in…