The Bester v. Essex Crane Problem: What is it?
On behalf of Kaplin Stewart Meloff Reiter & Stein, P.C. posted in Contract Clauses on Jun 8, 2016.
One of the most misunderstood concepts in construction contracts is the interplay between indemnification clauses and the immunity provided for employers under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act. Because it is almost always the case – emphasis on almost – contractors and subcontractors assume they are immune from further liability as soon as payments are made to an injured employee under the workers’ compensation policy. The statute and Pennsylvania case law, however, say otherwise.
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