Miller v. Sattler Supply Co.
Supreme Court of Louisiana
1Per curiam
1 ¶ Plaintiffs’ decedent died as a result of injuries sustained in a workplace accident, which occurred when a large engine block he was cleaning fell on him. Plaintiffs subsequently filed the instant tort suit against decedent’s employer and its insurer, alleging the employer failed to adhere to proper safety procedures, which resulted in decedent’s death. Defendants moved for summary judgment, alleging plaintiffs’ exclusive remedy was in workers’ compensation, as plaintiffs were unable to show an intentional act on the employer’s part. The district court denied summary judgment, and the…
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