Alleged Alter Ego of Worker's Employer Fails to Prove Exclusivity Defense

A New York appellate court ruled that workers’ compensation exclusivity did not shield a company as a matter of law without a showing that it was the alter ego of the worker’s employer. Case: Hernandez-Morataya v. M&L Equities Auto LLC, No. 2024-07654, 04/01/2026, published. Facts: Francisco Hernandez-Morataya worked for M&L Car Services Inc. as a car wash attendant. He allegedly suffered injuries at work when he was struck by a customer’s vehicle. Procedural history: Hernandez-Morataya filed suit against M&L Equities Auto LLC, the owner of the property where t...