Worker's Mother Can't Proceed With Wrongful Death Action Against Employer, Officer

The North Carolina Court of Appeals threw out a wrongful death action against an employer and one of its officers, finding insufficient evidence to support a claim that the defendants engaged in conduct that was "tantamount to an intentional tort." Case: Hidalgo v. Erosion Control Services Inc., No. COA 19-756, 07/21/2020, published. Facts: Jesus Enrique Hidalgo worked for Erosion Control Services Inc. ECS provides soil and sediment control services for construction projects. In July 2016, Hidalgo was operating a tractor at a construction site on a sloped area when the tractor sta...