Opinion ID: 3134382
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: conclusion

Text: For the reasons stated, we affirm in part and reverse in part the appellate court's judgment. We reverse the appellate court's holding reversing the circuit court's dismissal of Morrison's third-party action against Ricky Baker. We affirm the appellate court's holding reversing the circuit court's dismissal of Morrison's third-party action against Tony Baker. We also affirm the appellate court's holding reversing the circuit court's order limiting Tony Baker's contribution liability to 75% of workers' compensation benefits paid. To the extent that the appellate court's judgment addressed the issue of whether the employer must pay section 5(b) fees to the plaintiff or his attorney, that holding is vacated. This cause is remanded to the circuit court for further proceedings consistent with this opinion. Appellate court affirmed in part and reversed in part; circuit court affirmed in part and reversed in part; cause remanded.