Tag: safe environment

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
Mar 16, 2020

Settlement of Comp Claim Bars Subsequent Civil Action Against Employer on “Third Party Attack” Theory

Where a residential counselor at a Pennsylvania inpatient psychiatric facility sought and successfully secured a $40,000 settlement from her employer in a workers’ compensation proceeding in connection with injuries she...

Settlement of Comp Claim Bars Subsequent Civil Action Against Employer on “Third Party Attack” Theory Settlement of Comp Claim Bars Subsequent Civil Action Against Employer on “Third Party Attack” Theory