Liberty Mutual Insurance Company v. Manasco

In the proceedings below W.S. Manasco, on 23 December 1957, sued O.M. Cummings, Sr., et al., for damages for personal injuries resulting from a collision between an automobile in which plaintiff was riding, and the motor vehicle of Cummings.

The complaint contained two counts, one charging negligence, and the second charging wantonness.

At the time of his injuries Manasco was an employee of the Butler Manufacturing Company, and was performing duties within the line and scope of his employment, and was entitled to workmen's compensation for his injuries.

As originally filed each count of the…