Gramlich v. Travelers Insurance Co.

STEWART, Presiding Judge.

The status of this litigation defies a simple introductory statement. Essentially it involves two appeals from different peti tions in an action for damages for malpractice originally brought by Thomas Gramlich and his wife, and an action by Mr. Gramlich’s wife and children for his death.

The issue sought to be presented as to Travelers is whether plaintiffs are precluded from suing a workers’ compensation insurance carrier for “malpractice.”

The issue as to other defendants who are respondents here is whether plaintiffs’ wrongful death action is barred by the statute…