'Dual Capacity Doctrine' Didn't Apply to Expose Employer to Civil Liability as Landlord

A Pennsylvania appellate court ruled that an employer was not subject to civil liability for a worker's on-the-job accident in his capacity as the landlord of the building that housed the worker's place of employment. Case: Neidert v. Charlie, Nos. 1903 EDA 2015 and 2841 EDA 2015, 06/29/2016, published. Facts: Zachary Neidert worked for Riley's Pub in Egypt, Pennsylvania. While Neidert was using a trap-door in the floor of the pub, a patron fell through the opening, and Neidert allegedly suffered injuries as a result. Neidert filed a tort suit against the owner of the build...