Employer Not Strictly Liable for Replacing Worker's Prosthesis

A Missouri employer cannot be held strictly liable to its employee for the replacement of a prosthesis that failed while he was engaged in the course and scope of his employment, the state appellate court ruled. Case: Robbins v. Webco Inc. et al., No. SD31607, 06/18/2012, published. Facts: Herbert Robbins, at age 19, lost his lower right leg to cancer. In 2004, the knee frame of his prosthesis shattered while he was doing some heavy lifting. He then purchased a replacement designed to support 350 pounds, which would allow it to support his body weight, plus an additional 150 pounds. Robbi...