Supreme Court Tosses Injured Worker's Tort Claim Against Employer, Colleagues

The West Virginia Supreme Court unanimously ordered that an injured worker’s tort claim against his employer and co-workers be dismissed as barred by the exclusive remedy doctrine. Case: Precision Pipeline LLC v. Weese, No. 21-0841, 03/06/2023, published. Facts: Mark Weese worked for Precision Pipeline LLC on a construction project in Marshall County in April 2019. While at work, he severely injured his left leg while dragging a fuel hose. Witnesses to the accident called for assistance, and Vanessa Stromberg responded. Stromberg was a Precision employee and was designated as th...