Exclusivity Doesn't Bar Family's Claim Against Employer for Asbestos Exposure

The Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled that the exclusive remedy of the Workers’ Compensation Act did not bar a tort suit by the family of a woman who died from mesothelioma. Case: Williams v. Schneider Electric USA Inc., Nos. 2022-CA-0184-MR and 2022-CA-0190-MR, 07/07/2023, published. Facts: Vickie Williams’ adoptive father worked for Schneider Electric USA Inc., manufacturing plastic electrical parts from molding compounds for several years. The company purchased some of its molding compounds from Union Carbide Corp., and up until 1974, some contained asbestos. Williams was ...