Supreme Court: Vicarious Liability Under Borrowed Employee Doctrine Is for Jury to Decide

The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that an employer's vicarious liability under the borrowed employee doctrine is presumptively for a jury to determine. Case: Pantano v. New York Shipping Association, Nos. A-19-22 and 087217, 06/05/2023, published. Facts: Philip Pantano worked as a mechanic for Container Services of New Jersey. CSNJ is in the business of repairing shipping equipment such as containers and refrigeration systems. In November 2013, Pantano was attempting to move a heavy piece of industrial equipment with the assistance of Lawrence Giamella and a forklift. As...