Exclusivity Doesn't Shield Company From Liability for Worker's Injury

A Florida appellate court ruled that workers’ compensation exclusivity did not shield an apartment complex management company from civil liability for injuries sustained by a pool maintenance contractor’s employee. Case: Teed v. Everest Campus East LLC, No. 2D2025-0213, 04/08/2026, published. Facts: Jackie Teed worked for Bay Guard Pool Services. Tampa SH1 Owner LLC contracted with Bay to maintain a swimming pool at the apartment complex it owned. Teed suffered injuries while working at the pool. Afterward, he obtained benefits under Bay's workers' compens...