Supreme Court Clarifies Interplay of Anti-Indemnity, Workers' Compensation Acts

The Texas Supreme Court ruled that employee status under the Texas Anti-Indemnity Act is not affected by the state Workers’ Compensation Act. Case: Maxim Crane Works LP v. Zurich American Insurance Co., No. 21-0727, 03/04/2022, published. Facts: Skanska USA Building Inc. was the general contractor on a 2013 construction project to build a large office campus in Houston. Skanska offered a contractor-controlled insurance program that included workers’ compensation coverage and commercial general liability coverage under a policy issued by the Zurich American Insurance Co. Ska...