Hemond v. Frontier Communications of America, Inc.

¶ 1. Defendant, Frontier Communications of America, Inc. (“Frontier”), formerly known as Citizens Communications Company (“Citizens”), appeals, interlocutorily, the trial court’s denial of its summary judgment motion in this personal injury claim. Defendant asserts that because the allegedly negligent act that ultimately led to plaintiffs injury occurred at a time in the past, when plaintiff was its employee, it is protected by workers’ compensation exclusivity. We affirm.

¶ 2. Plaintiffs, Michael and Tracey Hemond, filed a personal injury claim on account of an electrocution injury Mr. Hemond…