Statutory Damage Cap in Workers' Compensation Act Doesn't Apply to Independent Contractor

In a case of first impression, the Colorado Court of Appeals ruled that an independent contractor injured on the job by the negligence of another independent contractor may recover damages over the state law's limit because they are third parties to each other, not co-employees. James Curry and Charles Brewer worked for Ideal Transport LLC as independent contractors. Ideal is a Texas-based transportation company with an office in Georgia. Curry and Brewer are residents of Georgia. Home Depot contracted with Ideal for delivery services to and from their store in Aurora, Co...