Exclusivity Doesn't Bar Worker's Civil Suit Over Mold-Infested Workspace

The North Carolina Court of Appeals revived a worker’s civil suit against the owners of the mold-infested commercial property where he worked. Case: Nelson v. Smith, No. COA24-646, 05/21/2025, published. Facts: Erik Nelson worked for Cortech Solutions Inc. Lloyd Smith was president of the company, and Jennifer Smith was the secretary and treasurer. The Smiths owned the commercial property, which served as Cortech’s principal office. Cortech was one of several commercial tenants that leased office space at the property. The property experienced flooding several ti...