A general contractor is not liable for the workers' compensation claim of a bankrupt subcontractor's employee, according to a decision from the Delaware Supreme Court.Case: Pettit v. Country Life Homes, Inc., No. 219, 2009 10/30/09, published.Facts: James Pettit was injured while working for a subcontractor at a residential construction site. His employer, Wilson Builders, had no workers' compensation coverage. Pettit obtained an award for $77,671 in workers' compensation benefits, but Wilson declared bankruptcy and Pettit was unable to collect. Pettit sued Country Li...
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