Temporary Staffing Co. Employee Can't Maintain Tort Suit Against Borrowing Employer

A New York appellate court ruled that a temporary staffing company’s employee could not maintain a tort suit against his borrowing employer, as a matter of law. Case: Ferguson v. National Gypsum Services Co., No. 18 CA 18-01471, 02/01/2019, published. Facts: Dave Ferguson worked for Remedy Intelligent Staffing LLC, a temporary employment service provider. Remedy assigned Ferguson to work for the National Gypsum Services Co. Ferguson allegedly suffered injuries while working at National’s facility. Procedural history: Ferguson filed suit against National, seeking damages. Nation...