Temporary Staffing Co. Employee Can't Bring Negligence Suit Against Employer's Client

The Indiana Court of Appeals ruled that the employee of a temporary staffing company could not bring a negligence suit against her employer’s customer for injuries she sustained while assigned to work at a manufacturing facility. Case: Walls v. Markley Enterprises, No. 18A-CT-266, 12/11/2018, published. Facts: Eshanya Walls worked for Bridge Staffing, a temporary labor service provider. Bridge sent Walls to work at an assembly plant owned by Markley Enterprises. At the plant, Walls’ hand was crushed by a punch press. A finger on her hand was severed, resulting in permanent ...