Worker's Civil Claims Against Employer Barred by Exclusivity, Res Judicata

A California appellate court upheld the dismissal of a worker’s civil claims against his employer for his alleged work-related injuries. Case: Liu v. Goldengate Bus Inc., No. B320846, 07/02/2024, unpublished. Facts: Haoxiao Liu worked for Goldengate Bus Inc. as a driver trainee. On July 22, 2019, he was on a multi-hour bus trip with a Goldengate driving trainer when he allegedly suffered multiple injuries. Procedural history: Liu filed an action against Goldengate in small claims court, seeking compensation for his alleged injuries. He obtained a judgment against Goldengate in the amo...