Legal Question in Workers Comp in California

Can you sue your employer for equipment failure if it causes an injury?

My employer has Worker Comp Ins and I was injured last year due to equipment failure. We have not settled and I would like to know can my employer legally be held responsible for the equipment failure? I am recieving Worker's Comp benefits.


Asked on 1/24/01, 11:17 pm

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Re: Can you sue your employer for equipment failure if it causes an injury?

Certainly you may have a serious and willful misconduct action if the equipment was poorly maintained. You may also have a products liability action against the manufacturer. However, both of these actions must be filed with n one year of the injury. You must seek representation immediately. Call me direct at (619) 222-3504

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Answered on 1/26/01, 11:40 am


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