Leman v. Volmut

Plaintiff and two defendants appealed form an order of the circuit court granting summary judgment in favor of a third defendant based on the exclusive remedy provision contained in the Workers’ Compensation Act. The appellate court affirmed, finding that there was no genuine issue of material fact on the issue of whether the defendant had the right to control and direct the manner in which the plaintiff performed his work and whether there was an implied contract of hire between plaintiff and the defendant. (ROCHFORD and MARTIN, concurring)