Court Affirms Constitutionality of Horizontal Immunity Statute

A Florida statute that limits the type of suits subcontractors may file against each other under the doctrine of "horizontal immunity" does not unconstitutionally impede upon injured workers' rights, according to the 4th District Court of Appeal. Case: Amorin v. Gordon, et al., No. 4D08-1376, 12/3/08, publishedFacts:Alfredo Amorin and Novelle Gordon were both working as truckers for different subcontractors of subcontractors on the same road-widening project in Vero Beach. Alfredo was employed by his brother Jose, who was a sub-subcontractor for C&A Trucking. Novelle worked for Harrack...