Violation of Child Labor Law Not a Route Around Exclusive Remedy

The parents of a 17-year-old tow truck driver killed while unhooking a vehicle may not pursue a civil action against the employer even though the company violated child labor laws, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals Ruled.Case: The estate of Joshua Reif v. Automotive & Truck Services, 2007AP2582, 12/03/2008.Facts: Reif, a 17-year-old student, worked for Automotive & Truck Services through a high school apprenticeship program in December 2005. The school had told the company that under Wisconsin labor laws, he could not tow cars until he was 18, but the business did have Reif towing vehicle...