Louvring v. Excel Logging Co.

Plaintiff brought an action for personal injuries. Defendant denied liability and alleged by supplemental answer that plaintiff was defendant’s employee and therefore was limited to workmen’s compensation benefits. The issue presented by the supplemental answer was tried to the court, which sustained the answer and dismissed plaintiffs complaint. Plaintiff appeals.

Defendant is a logging contractor. Plaintiff hauled logs for defendant. A log being yarded by defendant’s employee at the site where plaintiffs truck was being loaded struck plaintiff, causing the injuries for which damages are…