Worker's Intentional Tort Claim Against Employer Revived

A Louisiana appellate court revived a worker’s intentional tort claim against his employer for his injuries from a lawn mower accident. Case: Mendoza v. H&O Investments LLC, No. 2024 CA 1241, 08/05/2025, published. Facts: Eber Mendoza worked for H&O Investments LLC. He was allegedly injured when his left foot was caught underneath a riding lawn mower operated by a coworker. Procedural history: Mendoza filed a workers’ compensation claim and a civil suit against H&O. Mendoza alleged that the accident was caused by H&O's negligence and/or its intentional ...