Staffing Agency's Employee Can't Pursue Tort Claim Against Borrowing Employer

Pennsylvania’s Superior Court ruled that an injured worker could not proceed with a tort claim against the company that had contracted with his employer for the temporary provision of his labor. Case: Burrell v. Streamlight Inc., No. 908 EDA 2019, 11/07/2019, published. Facts: Bruce Burrell worked for Aerotek Inc., an employment recruiting agency. Aerotek sent him on a temporary assignment to Streamlight Inc. in January 2015. Burrell suffered injuries in a fall while working at Streamlight’s facility. Procedural history: Burrell received workers’ compensation benefits...