Intentional Injury Of The Employee

Where an employer intentionally injures an employee, it may fall outside the provisions of worker’s compensation statutes. Such statutes generally protect employees from accidental injury. However, as with any intentional injury, the conduct may give rise to a common law claim for damages in tort, where the employee may sue outside of worker’s compensation system and collect huge sums, which may include awards for pain and suffering and punitive damages.

• The Exclusivity Doctrine
   

• Anti-Discrimination Statutes
   

• Injury To Spouse/Parent
   

• Employer's Election
   

• Intentional Injury Of The Employee
   

• Non-Physical Harms
   

• Member of Class Given Option To Elect
   

• Injury To Sexual/Child Bearing Organs
   

• Injury To Unborn Child
   

• Physical Pain and Suffering
   

• Employee Misconduct
   

• Effect Of A Lawsuit On Subsequent Lawsuits