Moore v. Hechinger

This is an action against an alleged third party wrongdoer to recover damages for personal injury, and is brought under the provisions of the District of Columbia *747Workmen’s Compensation Law.1 Appellants Moore rnd Lloyd were the injured employees; appellant Aetna the insurance carrier; and appellee Hechinger the alleged third party wrongdoer. Moore and Lloyd elected to receive compensation under the statute, and the deputy commissioner entered an award fixing the amount. Thereafter Aetna brought suit, joining Moore and Lloyd as parties plaintiff. Appellee filed a motion under Rule 21 of the…