Exclusive Remedy Provision Barred Suit Against Employer

The Georgia Court of Appeals ruled that a worker could not proceed with a tort claim against his employer for delaying the provision of medical care and insurance coverage. Case: Savannah Hospitality Services v. Scriven, No. A19A0250, 05/23/2019, published. Facts and procedural history: James Scriven was injured in an automobile accident in 2013. He filed suit against Savannah Hospitality Services, Southeastern Airport Services, Richard Bennett and Carol Cherry. Scriven said he was an employee of both Savannah and Southeastern. At the time of the acci...