Leaseholder Doesn't Qualify as Injured Worker's Statutory Employer

A Florida appellate court ruled that a leaseholder was not entitled to immunity from civil liability as a statuary employer of a contractor’s injured worker. Case: Galue v. Clopay Corp., No. 3D22-661, 08/30/2023, published. Facts: Clopay Corp. entered into a lease with KTR SF II LLC for the rental of a portion of a building located in Doral, which Clopay used as a storage facility. Clopay hired Florida Fire Safety to conduct an inspection of the premises, including the exit and emergency lights. Fernando Galue worked for FFS and was assigned to do the inspection at Clop...