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Government Gets 'Windfall' of Immunity for Contractor's Injuries

Monday, July 28, 2025 | 0

A federal appellate court ruled that the government was entitled to the “windfall” of enjoying immunity for a contractor’s injuries under Virginia’s workers’ compensation law. Case: Robertson v. U.S., No. 24-1508, 07/22/2025, published. Facts: Katrina Robertson is a self-employed polygraph examiner who works as an independent contractor for the Defense Intelligence Agency. As Robertson exited the DIA’s campus in Virginia after administering polygraph tests to candidates for employment, she drove onto a rising metal security barrier and suffered injuries. ...

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