Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Suit Against Insurance Broker

The Nebraska Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a negligence claim against an insurance broker for failing to provide an employer with workers’ compensation coverage. Case: Merrick v. Fischer, Rounds & Associates Inc., No. S-18-1173, 03/13/2020, published. Facts: Johnny Hill owns Western Hay Services Inc. The company delivers hay and alfalfa to feedlots and dairies in Colorado and Texas. For the first four years, Hill drove the truck to make deliveries. The company purchased insurance through Fischer, Rounds & Associates Inc. since its inception. Hill's daughter, Traci...