Supreme Court Says Employer Not Entitled to Relief From Default Judgment

The Idaho Supreme Court ruled that an employer was not entitled to relief from a default judgment against it on a worker’s civil action brought under the “willful and unprovoked physical aggression” exception to the exclusive remedy rule. Case: Tyler v. Masterpiece Floors Inc., Nos. 51520 and 51612, 09/04/2025, published. Facts: Cameron Demott Tyler worked for Masterpiece Floors Inc. In September 2019, Tyler attempted to cut a piece of wood flooring using a table saw that lacked a safety guard. The wooden board kicked back, and the saw severed Tyler’s right index...