Tag: spouse

Apr 25, 2022

California High Court May Take Another Look at Employer’s Liability for COVID-19 Contracted by Employee’s Family Member

In an important case that may define—at least in California—an employer’s responsibility for injuries sustained when an employee’s family member contracts COVID-19 as a result of an infection that is...

California High Court May Take Another Look at Employer’s Liability for COVID-19 Contracted by Employee’s Family Member California High Court May Take Another Look at Employer’s Liability for COVID-19 Contracted by Employee’s Family Member
Dec 24, 2021

California Comp Act Does Not Bar COVID-19 Wrongful Death Claim

In an important decision that is certain to garner attention well beyond California’s borders, a California appellate court denied a petition for writ of mandate filed by an employer who...

California Comp Act Does Not Bar COVID-19 Wrongful Death Claim California Comp Act Does Not Bar COVID-19 Wrongful Death Claim
Oct 24, 2019

Virginia Court Reverses Award of Home Health Care Provided by Spouse

That an employer had paid for home health care by an agency in the past did not necessarily mean the care provided by an injured employee’s spouse was compensable under...

Virginia Court Reverses Award of Home Health Care Provided by Spouse Virginia Court Reverses Award of Home Health Care Provided by Spouse