Cianci v. Nationwide Insurance Co.

OPINION

LEDERBERG, Justice.

This matter came before the Supreme Court on four questions of law certified to us by the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island pursuant to Rule 6 of the Supreme Court Rules of Appellate Procedure. At issue is whether the defendant, Nationwide Insurance Company, a workers’ compensation insurance carrier, is liable to the plaintiff, Raymond Cianci, an injured employee. The questions certified to this court are as follows:

“1. Does Raymond Cianci, as an employee, have a cause of action pursuant to R.I.G.L. § 9-1-33 against Nationwide Insurance…