Exclusive Remedy Ruling Bars $500K Jury Award

The Court of Appeals on Friday published another opinion in a recent string of opinions confirming the broad application of the exclusive remedy provisions of California Labor Code 3602. In Wright v. Beverly Fabrics, Inc.(01/17/02, No. F035445. Fifth Dist.) the Court, obviously feeling sympathetic to the plaintiff/injured worker but feeling constrained by the law, starts off with an ominous quote from playwright Clare Booth Luce: 'No good deed goes unpunished.' Noting absolutely no dispute that Wright was an excellent employee, committed, hard working, and dedicated...