Lenzy v. Ralphs Grocery Co. CA2/5
Tashay Lenzy (plaintiff) was injured when an elevator door malfunctioned at the grocery store where she worked as a coffee barista. She obtained a workers’ compensation settlement and at the same time brought this civil action against Ralphs Grocery Company (Ralphs). The trial court granted Ralphs’ motion for summary judgment, finding plaintiff’s negligence action was barred by the workers’ compensation exclusive remedy rule. We consider whether a triable issue of fact exists as to whether the rule should apply, which in large part turns on whether there is a dispute about whether Ralphs or its parent, The Kroger Company (Kroger), was plaintiff’s employer.
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