Lee v. Chevron Oil Co.

MAUGHAN, Justice:

Before us is an order of the trial court granting partial summary judgment in favor of defendant. We affirm. No costs awarded. All statutory references are to U.C.A.1953, unless shown differently.

Plaintiffs brought this action to recover damages for their personal injuries. The injuries w%re sustained because of an explosion of fumes from an oil storage tank, belonging to defendant.

After completion of discovery, defendant moved for partial summary judgment on the ground plaintiffs were statutory employees of defendant, and the exclusive remedy was workmen’s compensation, as…