Worker Injured in Explosion Loses Claim That Employer Tricked Him Into Comp Settlement

The Tennessee Court of Appeals upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s claims asserting that he was the victim of a fraudulent scheme to designate him as an employee instead of an independent contractor so that his employer could avoid civil liability for his severe burn injuries. Case: DiNovo v. Binkley, No. M2023-00345-COA-R3-CV, 07/24/2024, published. Facts: Southern Energy Co. Inc. hired Jim Carter in 2012 to build a biodiesel plant. Carter worked at Southern Energy for approximately one year before suddenly leaving without notice. After Carter left, Michael DiNovo Jr. too...