Exclusivity Shielded Employer From Civil Liability

The Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled that workers’ compensation exclusivity shielded an employer for civil liability for an employee’s car accident, even though the employee was unable to secure an award of benefits for her injuries under the workers’ compensation law of another state. Case: Deems v. Minute Men, No. 2014-CA-002051-MR, 01/05/2018, unpublished. Facts: Cheryl Deems worked for Minute Men, a temporary employment agency. On July 3, 2008, Deems reported to Minute Men's office in Cincinnati for her daily assignment. Minute Men assigned Deems to a job at Verst G...