In a lawsuit filed against Tyson Fresh Meats for the wrongful death of an employee, allegations were made that managers at the Waterloo plant in Iowa made wagers on the number of employees that would contract COVID-19 while on the job. The lawsuit goes on to allege that employees were encouraged to take shifts
According to the CDC, Florida surpassed 570,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases as of August 19, 2020. The increasing number of hospitalizations and deaths includes many "essential workers" that were exposed to the virus in the course and scope of their employment. These exposure based workers compensation claims are being met with absolute denials of benefits
Florida’s workers’ compensation system has evolved significantly over the years, particularly in how workers comp affirmative defenses are asserted and litigated. Although the system is designed to be self-executing under Chapter 440, litigation frequently arises, and affirmative defenses play a crucial role in shaping the outcome of a claim. Under Florida law, including the
