Lang v. Edward J. Lamothe Co.

In this case we are asked to construe the provision in G. L. c. 152, § 15, as amended by St. 1971, c. 941, § 1, permitting an action at law to be brought for “damages for personal injuries ... by an employee against any person other than the insured person employing such employee and liable for payment of the compensation provided by this chapter....”

The case was tried on a statement of agreed facts. The plaintiff, an employee of Peakload, Inc., a company engaged in supplying temporary labor to various business establishments, was injured while working for the defendant on its premises. The…