Privette Doctrine Bars Suits Against State for Injuries to Contractor's Employees

A California appellate court upheld the dismissal of claims against the state for injuries to the employees of contractors hired to help fight the 2018 Carr fire, pursuant to the Privette doctrine. Case: Vandorien v. Department of Transportation, No. C096220, 09/27/2023, unpublished. Facts: On July 23, 2018, a vegetation fire started on the shoulder of State Route 299 in the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. The Department of Forestry and Fire Protection contracted with several private entities to assist with fire suppression efforts as the flames spread. Donald Andrews, Terry Cummings...