Combined Locks Paper Co. v. Industrial Commission

There should be no doubt of the meaning of sub. 1, sec. 2394 — 25; Stats. 1921. It is there plainly stated:

“The making of a lawful claim against an employer or compensation insurer for compensation under sections 2394 — 3 to 2394 — 31, inclusive, for the injury or death of an employee shall operate as an assignment of any cause of action in tort which the employee or his personal representative may have against any other party for such injury or death; and such employer or insurer may enforce in their own name or names the liability of such other party for their benefit as their interests may…