Comp Act Bars Worker From Pursuing Uninsured Motorist Benefits From Colleague's Carrier

The Colorado Supreme Court ruled that a worker cannot recover uninsured motorist benefits from a co-employee's insurer for damages stemming from a job-related accident. Case: Ryser v. Shelter Mutual Insurance Co., No. 19SC530, 02/16/2021, published. Facts: Kent Ryser, Linda Forster and Sherri Babion were co-workers employed by Walmart. The trio traveled together for a business trip using Babion’s car. Forster did part of the driving with Babion’s permission. Forster fell asleep behind the wheel, and the vehicle struck an embankment and a fence. Ryser was a passenge...