Hawkes v. Commercial Union Insurance

[¶ 1] Commercial Union Insurance Company appeals from a judgment entered in the Superior Court (Cumberland County, Warren, J.) denying its motion for summary judgment. Commercial Union argues that Karl Hawkes’ claims are barred by the immunity and exclusivity provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act, 39-A M.R.S.A. §§ 104, 408 (Pamph.2000), or, alternatively, by settlement documents. We agree with the Superior Court that the Workers’ Compensation Act does not foreclose Hawkes’ tort claims against Commercial Union. We also affirm that portion of the Superior Court’s order denying summary…