Supreme Court Grants Writ Compelling Summary Judgment for Employer on 3rd-Party Claim

The Nevada Supreme Court ruled that an employer was entitled to a writ compelling summary judgment dismissing a third-party claim for indemnification or contribution. Case: Burke Construction Group Inc. v. District Court (Shi), No. 90665, 06/01/2026, published. Facts: Shauneene St. Amand worked for Burke Construction Group Inc. She suffered injuries in a motor vehicle accident with Zheng Shi. St. Amand was acting in the course and scope of her employment with Burke at the time of the accident, and Burke maintained workers' compensation insurance covering her injuries. Procedural h...