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California Supreme Court Declines to Impose Tort Duty on Employers to Prevent Spread of COVID-19 to Employees’ Households

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The California Supreme Court held last week that a California employer does not owe a duty of care to prevent the spread of COVID-19 to members of an employee’s household. In a unanimous decision, Kuciemba v. Victory...more

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California Supreme Court Rules Against COVID-19 Take-Home Exposure Liability for Employers

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The California Supreme Court in Kuciemba v. Victory Woodworks, Inc was asked to rule on two questions by the 9th Circuit: 1. If an employee contracts COVID-19 at the workplace and brings the virus home to a spouse, causing...more

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California Court Ruling Opens Door to COVID-19 Claims by Non-Employees Catching Virus from Workers

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A common question posed during the pandemic has been whether employers can face liability for COVID-19 infections originating in the workplace. As to employees who contract COVID-19, the answer has been that an employee’s...more

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