Negligence Suit Against Co-Worker Improperly Dismissed

A trial court improperly dismissed an injured worker’s lawsuit against her co-worker for alleged negligence by failing to draw a distinction between an employer’s duty to provide a safe workplace and the co-workers’ independent duty to show proper care, the Missouri Eastern District Court of Appeals ruled. Case: Bierman v. Violette, No. ED100946, 02/14/2017. Facts: Sheri Bierman and Kimmie Violette were co-workers at Espino’s Mexican Bar and Grill. In June 2009, Bierman climbed a 12-foot ladder to access a loft at the restaurant. While she was in the loft, Violette mo...