Staffing Agency Doesn't Have to Defend Client From Wrongful Death Claim

The Alabama Supreme Court ruled that a personnel staffing agency and its insurance carrier were not obligated to indemnify and defend a client company from a wrongful death suit after a student was killed. Case: Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa Inc. v. Zurich American Insurance Co., No. 1190529, 06/25/2021, published. Facts: Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa Inc. operates a steel manufacturing facility. Nucor had an internship program that offered part-time work to technical-school students who earned academic credit and work experience. In 2010, Nucor entered into a temporary services agency agreement wit...