Figueroa v. Delant Construction Co.

Manolo Figueroa (“Figueroa”) appeals the trial court’s entry of final summary judgment in favor of his statutory employer, Master Construction of South Florida, Inc. (“Master Construction”), finding that Master Construction was covered by workers’ compensation immunity for the personal injuries sustained by Figueroa. We affirm.

Figueroa’s action was brought under the intentional tort exception to workers’ compensation immunity as set forth in section 440.11(l)(b)2., Florida Statutes (2009). The intentional tort exception to workers’ compensation immunity is applicable when the employee proves…