January/February 2002 - Federal WC Cases

Lavin v. Trezza et al.
__F.Supp.__ 01/15/2002
KRAVCHUK

Plaintiff's defamation claim against employer dismissed, as precluded by exclusivity provisions of the Act, to the extent it sought damages for emotional distress. Claim for economic damages allowed to proceed to trial as not covered by the Act.

Ed. Note: For further discussion, see "General Employment Law," this issue.