Why a Jeep Owner Is Being Sued for a Mechanic's Death During a Dealership Oil Change

" Michigan workers’ compensation law says you cannot sue a fellow employee for negligence while on the job. "
This makes no sense- they would be suing the owner(s) of the dealership, who are not "fellow employees". The owners are ultimately responsible (and therefore liable) for their employees and their actions.
Yep, what ever happened to "the buck stops here"?