Court Upholds Jury's Finding of Joint Enterprise, Barring Injured Worker's Tort Suit

The Massachusetts Appeals Court upheld a jury’s determination that three corporate entities were engaged in a joint enterprise or joint venture rendering them a single employer for purposes of the Workers’ Compensation Act. Case: Dakin v. OSI Restaurant Partners LLC, No. 20-P-819, 08/02/2021, published. Facts and procedural history: Bloomin' Brands Inc. is an umbrella entity that operates four restaurant concepts, including Outback Steakhouse. OSI Restaurant Partners LLC, Outback Steakhouse of Florida LLC and OS Restaurant Services LLC are three entities within Bloomin&...