AUTO. WHOLESALERS OF ALABAMA & GEORGIA/SELF-INSURED WORKERS COMPENSATION FUND v. Kruetzer

The plaintiff, Automotive Wholesalers of Alabama Georgia/Self-Insured Workers Compensation Fund appeals from summary judgments in favor of the defendants, Charles R. Merrill and Reinhard Kruetzer.

The record shows the following: In February 1996, Charles Merrill ("the employee") was employed by CW Auto Parts and Supply Company ("the employer"). The employee and Reinhard Kruetzer ("the tortfeasor") were involved in an automobile accident while the employee was working in the line and scope of his employment. The employer reported the accident to its workers' compensation carrier, Automotive…