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Temp Worker Can't Sue Car Wash because of Exclusive Remedy

By Jim Sams (Senior Editor)

Friday, May 20, 2011 | 0

A temporary worker who was assigned to a car wash and was run over by a car cannot sue the employer-client of the staffing firm that employed her because the company maintains immunity from liability under Florida's exclusive remedy, an appellate court ruled.Case: Fossett v. Southeast Toyota Distributors, No. 1D10-2749, 05-18-2011.Facts: Adecco employee Ivy Fossett was assigned to stand at the exit of an automated car wash on Southeast Toyota Distributors property. Fossett’s job was to get into cars after they were washed and drive them into a lot. A car accidentally left in gear wen...

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