Exclusive Remedy Bars Worker Injured in Car Accident From Suing Coworker

The Knoxville appeals court held that the Tennessee workers' compensation law's exclusive remedy provision barred an injured worker from suing his coworker for negligence.  Case: Williams v. Buraczynski, Court of Appeals of Tennessee at Knoxville, No. E2016-0605-COA-R3-CV, 07/19/2017, published. Facts and procedural history: Christopher Williams and John Buraczynski, coworkers at Progression Electric, were involved in a car crash while carpooling to a destination during work in January 2015. Williams was injured and went on to obtain workers' compensation benefits. Wil...