Ira Martel v. Connor Contracting, Inc., Jason Clark, and Stephen Connor
Supreme Court of Vermont
1Opinion of the CourtCarroll, J.
*162 ¶ 1. This case is about two separate exceptions to the exclusivity rule of workers' compensation, the first of which applies when an employee is injured other than by accident, and the second of which applies when a person or entity can be held personally liable for an employee's injuries. Plaintiff Ira Martel appeals the trial court's decision granting summary judgment on his personal injury claims in favor of his employer, defendant Connor Contracting, Inc., and two co-employees, defendants Jason Clark and Stephen Connor. We hold that plaintiff's action against Connor Contracting is barred…
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