Special Employer Gets Dismissal of Tort Claims for Worker's Injury

A New York appellate court ruled that a worker’s special employer was entitled to summary judgment dismissing the civil claims against it for the worker’s alleged injuries from an exploding keg of kombucha. Case: Samuel v. Petainer, No. 2024-02870, 02/18/2026, published. Facts: Ori Samuel allegedly was injured when a plastic keg containing kombucha exploded at a facility owned by Gotham Mini Storage and leased by GT's Living Foods LLC. According to Samuel, he was hired by GTLF as a brand ambassador. He claimed he was trained by employees of GTLF and given work...