Exclusive Remedy Doesn't Shield Company From Civil Suit

The Arkansas Court of Appeals ruled that the exclusive remedy provision of the workers’ compensation law did not bar a man from pursuing a civil suit against a company co-owned by the owners of his employer. Case: Gann v. CK Asphalt, No. CV-22-297, 04/12/2023, published. Facts: Jacen Gann worked for CK Asphalt. He suffered injuries while working on a project when he was struck by a truck driven by Michael Dorton. Dorton worked for Bobby Kennedy Construction Co. BKC has been in business since 1985 and was incorporated in 2003. CK Asphalt was formed in December 2017, and...