Exclusivity Doesn't Shield Staffing Service's Client From Suit by Injured Worker

The North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled that exclusivity did not apply to shield a company using a staffing provider’s services from civil liability for injuries sustained by the provider’s employee. Case: Jefferson v. Johnson Concrete Co., No. COA26-41, 10/07/2026, published. Facts: Johnson Concrete Co. is a North Carolina-based manufacturer of concrete blocks and pipes. Labor Finders is an employment-staffing company that assigned Robert Jefferson to work for JCC. The contract between JCC and Labor Finders stated that the Labor Finders workers would be considered Labor Finde...