Legal Question in Workers Comp in California
Dog Bite At Work
I was bit by a dog while on a coffee break during my scheduled shift at work. I worked for company A and was at company B which is next door. Both companies are operated by one parent company. The dog belonged to an employee of company B and our employers were aware of the dog being there and of his dangerous propensities. Is this strictly a workers comp. case or can third party liability be involved by the dog owner and his employer. My former employer is claiming since there is a parent company involved that it is strictly a workers comp. case and that since the employee of company B also worked for them that I cant even claim third party liability against him (the dog owner). Can the employer of company B, be held responsible for third party liability as well?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Dog Bite At Work
Quite often, companies use separate corporations in order to shield themselves from any liability that stems from one of its other corporations. Here, this concept may have backfired against A and B because if company B is a separate entity, then they may in fact turn into a liable third party. Further facts are needed in order to give you a solid answer. The fact that there is a parent company will create the basis for a defense against the third party claim. You definitely need to hire counsel. Please feel free to contact my office at 818.943.0462 for a free consultation.
Re: Dog Bite At Work
Based upon the facts you articulated it would be a Workers Comp case if both companies are the same company. However, you do have a great PI case against the actual Dog Owner.
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