Exclusivity Shields Staffing Service Company's Client From Suit by Injured Employee

The Tennessee Court of Appeals ruled that exclusivity shielded a company that used a staffing service provider from a civil suit by an injured employee. Case: King v. Dayco Inc., No. W2025-00262-COA-R3-CV, 04/29/2026, published. Facts: Pro-Man Staffing Solutions LLC contracted with Dayco Inc. to provide workers. Keith King was employed by Pro-Man and assigned to work for Dayco. King allegedly suffered injuries while working at Dayco’s property in June 2023 when he drove a forklift over plywood, and the vehicle fell through. Procedural history: King filed a civil suit again...