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Ohio: Worker’s Intentional Tort Action Against Employer Fails
Posted on 24 Apr 2015 by Larson's Spotlight

An Ohio appellate court agreed with a trial court that an employer could not be held liable, under an intentional tort theory, for serious injuries sustained by an employee who suffered amputation of both legs when two bundles of steel, each weighing... Read More

West Virginia: Deliberate Intent Suit Against Employer Fails
Posted on 23 Oct 2015 by Larson's Spotlight

In a memorandum decision, the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia held that a state trial court appropriately dismissed a deliberate intent suit filed by the personal representative of a deceased worker against the former employer where the representative... Read More

West Virginia: Worker Loses His “Deliberate Intention” Action Against Employer
Posted on 16 Mar 2018 by Thomas A. Robinson

The Supreme Court of Appeals reversed a trial court’s denial of post-trial motions following an adverse jury verdict in a “deliberate intention” action filed pursuant to W. Va. Code § 23-4-2(d)(2)(ii) (2005). The plaintiff, who... Read More

Five Recent Workers’ Comp Cases You Should Know About (12/2/2011) – Employee Assaulted by Company CFO at Office Party May Not Recover Tort Damages From Employer
Posted on 2 Dec 2011 by Larson's Spotlight

Larson's Spotlight on Assault, Franchisor as Contractor, Average Weekly Wage, Death Benefits, and Insurance Coverage. Larson's surveys the latest case developments that you need to know about. Thomas A. Robinson, the staff writer for Larson's... Read More

Five Recent Workers’ Comp Cases You Should Know About (12/2/2011) – Employee Assaulted by Company CFO at Office Party May Not Recover Tort Damages From Employer
Posted on 2 Dec 2011 by Larson's Spotlight

Larson's Spotlight on Assault, Franchisor as Contractor, Average Weekly Wage, Death Benefits, and Insurance Coverage. Larson's surveys the latest case developments that you need to know about. Thomas A. Robinson, the staff writer for Larson's... Read More