Split Court Says Worker Can't Maintain Suit Against Employer's Joint Venturer

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker could not maintain a civil suit against the lessor of a property where he allegedly suffered injuries, since the party was a joint venturer with his employer. Case: Fuller v. KFG L&I LLC, No. 158511/16E, 12/29/2020, published. Facts and procedural history: Elbert Fuller worked for KFG Operating I LLC. He allegedly suffered injuries while performing work on the roof of a nursing home. Fuller received workers’ compensation benefits under an insurance policy held by KFG Operating. He filed suit against KFG L&I LLC, asserting cla...