Truck Driver Can't Proceed With Tort Suit for Alleged Assault by Warehouse Worker

A Missouri appellate court ruled that a truck driver could not proceed with a civil suit against the operator of a warehouse for alleged injuries from an assault by a warehouse employee. Case: Sebacher v. Midland Paper Co., No. ED108615, 10/13/2020, published. Facts: The Midland Paper Co. is a distributor of paper and packaging supplies. It maintains a warehouse in Hazelwood, Missouri. The delivery of Midland’s products has been regularly contracted out to independent contractors. CRH Transportation has routinely provided transportation services on a daily basis since 2015. Robby Seba...