Sjoberg v. Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc.

JUDGE FEINBERG

delivered the opinion of the court.

Plaintiff brought this action for personal injuries against defendants. He had previously filed his claim under the Workmen’s Compensation Act for the same injuries, and was allowed compensation for permanent and total disability plus a pension for life, which at the time of the institution of this suit was being paid to plaintiff by his employer, the Carrier Corporation, petitioner herein. The employer, having notice of this suit, presented his petition for leave to intervene for the use of its insurance carrier, the Liberty Mutual Insurance…