Employer's Parent Companies Share Civil Immunity

The Arkansas Supreme Court ruled that the parent companies of a direct employer are immune from tort liability under the exclusive remedy provision of the Workers’ Compensation Act. Case: Myers v. Yamato Kogyo Co. Ltd., No. CV-18-607, 04/09/2020, published. Facts: Michael Myers worked for Arkansas Steel Associates LLC. While at work in February 2014, a ladle of molten steel spilled and engulfed Myers’ body. He died from his injuries. Procedural history: ASA paid workers’ compensation benefits to Myers’ widow, who also filed a wrongful death suit against ASA...