Griffith Ex Rel. Workmen's Compensation Department v. Stephenson

McINTYRE, Chief Justice.

In February of 1966, William E. Stephenson was an employee of Waukesha Engine and Equipment Company. He was driving a pickup truck in connection with his duties when he was involved in a collision with an automobile owned by Reed Roller-Bit Company. Stephenson received workmen’s compensation benefits in the amount of $2,011.11. •

In addition to his compensation benefits, Stephenson brought an action for damages against Reed Roller-Bit Company, and that suit was settled for $12,500. In this action, Stephenson was represented by attorney Ernest Wilkerson.

A dispute arose…