Zimmerman v. Wisconsin Electric Power Co.

The sole issue presented on this appeal is whether sec. 102.08 (2), Stats., the exclusive remedy provision of the Workmen’s Compensation Act, prevents the bringing of an action against a fellow employee of the injured party under sec. 102.29 (1). Under sec. 102.03 (2), when conditions are present which give the injured employee the right to compensation pursuant to the act, the recovery of such compensation is the exclusive remedy against the employer and the workmen’s compensation insurance carrier. Sec. 102.29 (1) provides in part as follows:

“The making of a claim for compensation against…