Britt v. Buggs

Rose Britt, injured while in the employ of the defendant Buggs, claimed and received compensation therefor under the workmen’s compensation act (ch. 102, Stats. 1927), both parties being subject thereto. By reason thereof, and by force of the statute, the claim of Britt, if any, for damages in tort against a third party for such injuries thereby became assigned to Buggs. Sub. (1), sec. 102.29, Stats.

The injury to the plaintiff grew out of an automobile collision between a car driven by Buggs, in which she was riding, and a car driven by Wolff.

After paying compensation to the plaintiff, Buggs…