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Workmen's Compensation And Employer Suability: The Dual-Capacity Doctrine., Mary Quella Kelly
Workmen's Compensation And Employer Suability: The Dual-Capacity Doctrine., Mary Quella Kelly
St. Mary's Law Journal
Most current workmen’s compensation schemes allow an employee to sue a third party who negligently caused their injury while still receiving workmen’s compensation benefits. It is logical, then, that when an employee is injured due to the employer’s negligence arising from a second capacity that creates obligations independent from those of an employer, the right to bring a common law action should not be denied. For instance, a doctor still owes his patients the duty of providing good medical care, regardless of whether that patient is an employee. However, the majority of courts continue to reject this “dual capacity” doctrine …
Unlawful In Texas To Waive Right To File A Claim In Return For Compensation., Preston L. Dodson
Unlawful In Texas To Waive Right To File A Claim In Return For Compensation., Preston L. Dodson
St. Mary's Law Journal
Abstract Forthcoming.