No Benefits for Worker Who Suffered Concrete Burns

The Missouri Court of Appeals upheld the denial of benefits to a worker who suffered burns on his legs while pouring concrete. Case: Hayes v. Ginger C LLC, No. WD82256, 09/03/2019, published. Facts: Nakhle Asmar owns Ginger C LLC, which owns houses and apartments in the Columbia, Missouri, area. Rommae Hayes began performing renovation, repair and maintenance on Ginger C's rental properties in April 2013. He allegedly was never told he was an independent contractor. Hayes testified that Asmar never told him how to do the work. In June 2013, Ginger C purchased a triplex t...