Jun 19, 2023

IA Supreme Court: Nature of Damages, Not Framing of Tort, Determines Viability of Civil Action Against Employer

IA Supreme Court: Nature of Damages, Not Framing of Tort, Determines Viability of Civil Action Against Employer IA Supreme Court: Nature of Damages, Not Framing of Tort, Determines Viability of Civil Action Against Employer

Jan 14, 2021

Federal Court (Cal.) Says Tort Claim Alleging Unsafe COVID-19 Conditions is Barred by Exclusivity Rule

A federal district court, sitting in California, granted–in relevant part–an employer’s motion to dismiss two causes of action alleging negligent supervision and intentional infliction of emotional distress filed by a...

Federal Court (Cal.) Says Tort Claim Alleging Unsafe COVID-19 Conditions is Barred by Exclusivity Rule Federal Court (Cal.) Says Tort Claim Alleging Unsafe COVID-19 Conditions is Barred by Exclusivity Rule

Sep 16, 2020

California Employee's IIED Claim Against Employer for Inadequate COVID-19 Protocols Barred by Exclusivity

A federal district court in California recently held that a plaintiff’s claims against her former employer, a private operator of correctional facilities, for negligent supervision and intentional infliction of emotional...

California Employee's IIED Claim Against Employer for Inadequate COVID-19 Protocols Barred by Exclusivity California Employee's IIED Claim Against Employer for Inadequate COVID-19 Protocols Barred by Exclusivity