Co-Employee Immunity Under Workers’ Compensation Act in Light of New Missouri Supreme Court Opinion

In a recent ruling, the Missouri Supreme Court clarified co-employee liability under the Workers’ Compensation Act, stating that co-workers are generally immune from personal injury claims unless they commit an “affirmative negligent act.” This decision arose from a tragic workplace accident and raises crucial questions about workplace safety and accountability. Explore the implications of this landmark case for future claims against co-employees.