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Worker Can Proceed With Claims of Slander, Fraud, IIED Against Defense Counsel, Carrier

Thursday, March 2, 2023 | 0

A California appellate court ruled that an allegedly injured worker’s claims for slander, fraud and intentional infliction of emotional distress against his employer’s insurance carrier and its attorneys were not subject to a special motion to strike as a strategic lawsuit against public participation. Heath Fulkerson allegedly suffered two on-the-job injuries in 2020. Fulkerson filed separate workers’ compensation claims for each injury. His employer had workers’ compensation coverage with Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co. The law firm of Albert & Mackenzie L...

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