Rookledge v. Garwood

This matter involves the construction of a recent amendment to section 15, part 3, of the workmen’s compensation act, being CL 1948, § 413.15 (Stat Ann 1950 Rev §17.189). Prior to its amendment the act in effect at the time the cause of action accrued (October 22, 1951) provided:

“Where the injury for which compensation is payable under this act was caused under circumstances creating a legal liability in some person other than the employer to pay damages in respect thereof, the employee may at his option proceed either at law against that person to recover damages, or against the employer for…