Truck Driver Can't Hold Employer Vicariously Liable for Accident

The Georgia Court of Appeals ruled that the exclusive remedy provision of the Workers’ Compensation Act barred a truck driver’s suit against her employer for its alleged vicarious liability for an accident caused by her husband. Case: Estes v. G&W Carriers LLC, Nos. A19A2385 and A19A2386, 03/06/2020, published. Facts: Heather Estes and her husband were commercial truck drivers for G&W Carriers LLC. Estes and her husband rotated driving responsibilities on their trips. Estes’ husband lost control of the truck while the couple was hauling a load of carpet f...