Corporate Officer's Exemption From Comp Law Doesn't Avoid Exclusive Remedy Provision

Florida’s 1st District Court of Appeal ruled that a corporate officer who exempted himself from coverage under the Workers’ Compensation Law does not have the ability to bring a civil action against individuals and entities who would have been entitled to tort immunity if he had not elected the exemption. Case: Gladden v. Fisher Thomas Inc., No. 1D16-1752, 11/15/2017, published. Facts: The National Park Service hired the Green-Simmons Co. to be the general contractor for a construction project at the Opal Beach Ranger Station. Green-Simmons subcontracted portions of the work to F...