Defendant Qualifies as Statutory Employer of Contractor's Injured Worker

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that the operator of a youth residential institution qualified as the statutory employer of a contractor’s injured employee. Case: Edie v. George Junior Republic in Pennsylvania, No. 546 C.D. 2025, 03/27/2026, published. Facts: George Junior Republic in Pennsylvania operates a youth residential institution in Grove City. GJRP contracted with Metz Culinary Management to provide food service at its facility. Mark Edie worked for Metz. While he was at the facility, a grill fell on him, causing injuries. Procedural history: Edie file...