Worker's Intentional Tort Claim for Forklift Accident Reinstated

A Louisiana appellate court revived a worker’s intentional tort claim against his employer and supervisor for his injuries from falling off a forklift. Case: Wimbley v. McLiney Centers LLC, No. 23-305, 12/06/2023, published. Facts: Johnny Wimbley worked for McLiney Centers LLC, which did business as Sutherlands HomeBase. Edward Acevedo was the lawn and garden assistant manager at Sutherlands HomeBase in Alexandria. While Wimbley was at work on April 23, 2019, Acevedo asked him to climb onto the forks of a forklift. Acevedo raised him to reach a shelf that was 8 to 10 feet of...