Tallman v. Hanssen

HARRIS, Justice.

The trial court dismissed this suit which arose from a dispute over a workers’ compensation claim. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for further proceedings.

Plaintiff Tallman says he suffered a job-related injury and was entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Defendant Wau-sau Insurance Company, the employer’s insurer, refused to pay medical bills which Tallman says resulted from the injury.

Tallman filed a claim with the industrial commissioner. In the disputed proceeding which followed defendant Dennis Hanssen, an attorney, represented Wausau. The workers’…