Counselor Can't Bring Tort Claim Against Employer for Assault by Patient

The Pennsylvania Superior Court upheld the dismissal of a worker’s civil action against her employer seeking damages for injuries from an assault by a patient at a residential treatment facility. Case: Grabowski v. Carelink Community Support Services Inc., No. 2611 EDA 2018, 03/09/2020, published. Facts: Michelle Grabowski worked for Carelink Community Support Services Inc. as a residential counselor. A resident attacked her in December 2014 at work. Between December 2014 and August 2016, Grabowski received workers' compensation payments totaling $75,365.88. In August 2016, Grabo...