Legal Opinion
Nathaniel Webb and Roche Juneau v. Tom Brown, Inc.
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Decided January 5, 1987No. 85-4060PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
GOODWIN, Circuit Judge:
Two workmen injured in a Montana auto accident while returning home from work sued their employer for damages caused by the negligence of their fellow employee who was driving the car. The district court granted summary judgment for the employer on the ground that the Montana workers’ compensation fund provided the exclusive remedy. Plaintiffs appeal.
Nathaniel Webb and Roche Juneau worked for Tom Brown, Inc., on an oil-drilling rig in North Dakota. Both plaintiffs are Montana residents. Texas was Tom Brown’s state of incorporation and principal place of business. Tom…
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