The case concerns an accident that occurred on July 20, 2009, where Gerald Ruiz suffered severe personal injuries while working for Dairy Fresh of Alabama, LLC. This accident was due to a truck driven by a co-employee striking him.
After Gerald's death, his wife, Christy Ruiz, substituted herself as the personal representative of Gerald's estate and filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against TLCS, who she alleged failed in their duty to review and implement safety procedures, which led to Gerald's injuries and death. TLCS sought a writ of mandamus to have the trial court render a summary judgement in their favor, arguing their immunity from civil liability under specific Alabama laws.
The trial court denied this motion and TLCS appealed to the Alabama Supreme Court who transferred it to the Court of Civil Appeals. The Court of Civil Appeals, however, stated that this court lacks jurisdiction over wrongful-death action, and sent the case back to the Supreme Court.
TruckMax Denied Amendment to Challenge Plaintiff’s Capacity in Wrongful Death Case
Court Affirms Wrongful Death Was Work-Related
Court Grants Thompson Tractor Company's Petition, Directing Dismissal of Asbestos-Related Workers' Compensation Action after Plaintiff's Death
Unsuccessful Appeal Made by the Adult Daughter of a Deceased Worker
The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals determined the status of a newspaper delivery person as an independent contractor.
Wrongful Death Award Reversed
No Evidence of Toxicity Exposure or Work-Related Disease
Court Rules Outrage Claim must be Joined with Original Wrongful Death Action
Employer entitled to recover the full amount of workers' compensation benefits paid before the plaintiff's estate collected any funds from a third-party settlement.
Spouse of Deceased Worker Entitled to Benefits Accrued
TruckMax Denied Amendment to Challenge Plaintiff’s Capacity in Wrongful Death Case
Court Grants Thompson Tractor Company's Petition, Directing Dismissal of Asbestos-Related Workers' Compensation Action after Plaintiff's Death
Unsuccessful Appeal Made by the Adult Daughter of a Deceased Worker
Wrongful Death Award Reversed
Court Rules Outrage Claim must be Joined with Original Wrongful Death Action
"Special Employee" Status Shields Midsouth from Negligence Claims: Court Validates Exclusive-Remedy Provisions
Court Sides with Defendant in Workplace Injury Case, Granting Immunity Under Workers' Compensation Act
Court Upholds Dismissal of Plaintiff's Claims against Employer on Grounds of Expiry and Lack of Evidence
Defendant's Petition for Dismissal of Plaintiff's Claims Denied by Court
Court Reverses Ruling on Defendant's Status as Employer's Agent in Plaintiff's Accident Case
Interpretation of "Employer" under the Workers' Compensation Act Challenges Defendant's Claim to Immunity
Defendant's Mandamus Petition Denied: Alleged Post-Accident Negligence Not Covered by Workers' Compensation Exclusivity Provisions
Court Upholds City of Muscle Shoals' Claim to Immunity Over Gattman Park Injury
Tenax Granted Immunity in Worker's Injury Lawsuit due to Alabama Workers' Compensation Act
Court Reverses Denial of Summary Judgment, Finds Uninstalled Safety Saw Does Not Equate to Removal of a Safety Guard
Rock Wool Asserts Worker's Injury Claims Barred by Workers' Compensation Act, Countering Casons' Suit under Employer's Liability Ac
Court Rules on Dismissal and Jury Trial Issues in Workplace Assault Case
TDY Employee's Injury Lawsuit Faces Jurisdiction Challenge on Appeal After Key Counts Dismissed by Trial Court.
Court Debates Enforceability of Unapproved Workers' Compensation Settlement After Employee's Death
Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals Limited to Workers' Compensation Remedies
Plaintiff Appealed a Summary Judgment in Favor of APCo on Claims of Negligence and Wantonness
Tort Claims Against Special Employer are Barred by Exclusive-Remedy Provision of the Act
No Evidence of Toxicity Exposure or Work-Related Disease
Administrative Rule deemed Willful Conduct: Claim Allowed under Exclusive Remedy Provisions
Release of Claims Under Workers' Compensation Act does not include Claims Based on Willful Removal of Safety Devicee
"Special Employee" Status Shields Midsouth from Negligence Claims: Court Validates Exclusive-Remedy Provisions
Court Reverses Dismissal of Injured Worker's Tort Claims Related to Post-Accident Care
Tenax Granted Immunity in Worker's Injury Lawsuit due to Alabama Workers' Compensation Act
Court Reverses Denial of Summary Judgment, Finds Uninstalled Safety Saw Does Not Equate to Removal of a Safety Guard
Rock Wool Asserts Worker's Injury Claims Barred by Workers' Compensation Act, Countering Casons' Suit under Employer's Liability Ac
Court Rules on Dismissal and Jury Trial Issues in Workplace Assault Case
TDY Employee's Injury Lawsuit Faces Jurisdiction Challenge on Appeal After Key Counts Dismissed by Trial Court.
A Prolonged Battle Over Workers' Compensation and Negligence Claims
Plaintiff Appealed a Summary Judgment in Favor of APCo on Claims of Negligence and Wantonness
Tort Claims Against Special Employer are Barred by Exclusive-Remedy Provision of the Act
Release of Claims Under Workers' Compensation Act does not include Claims Based on Willful Removal of Safety Devicee