The Rhode Island Supreme Court upheld the summary dismissal of an injured worker’s civil action for injuries from the allegedly negligent maintenance of an asphalt distribution truck.
Case: Boggs v. Johnston Asphalt LLC, No. 2024-91-Appeal, 05/22/2025, published.
Facts: William Boggs worked for All States Asphalt Inc. While he was transferring liquid asphalt from a tanker truck to a distribution truck in the course of his work, he was sprayed with liquid asphalt, resulting in burns to his face and body.
Procedural history: All States paid workers’ compensation benefits to Boggs....
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