Parson v. Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Co.

McGIVERIN, Chief Justice.

The basic question here is whether, as a matter of law, the employees of a labor broker may be deemed the employees of the broker’s industrial customer. Under this record, we believe not.

Accordingly, we vacate the decision of the court of appeals and reverse the judgment of the district court.

I. Background facts and proceedings. Kelly Temporary Services (Kelly) is a firm engaged in providing temporary workers to commercial and industrial customers. Defendant Procter & Gamble (P & G) is a Kelly customer; Kelly furnished workers, including plaintiffs, Debra Parson and…