Comprehensive guide to Independent Contractor Vs Employee cases, courts, and legal analysis.
Cordero v. Ghilotti Construction Co., Inc., decided by California Court of Appeal on April 10, 2026, resulted in a mixed outcome. The plaintiff, Cordero, sued Ghilotti Construction Co. for injuries su...
This case involves a dispute between Andrew Woodward and Corner West, LLC, which operates as The Dogwood. Woodward sued The Dogwood, alleging that the company wrongfully terminated his employment and ...
Lesko v. United States, decided by Federal Circuit on January 30, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns the interpretation of the "control" prong of the "work for hire" doctrine...
Illinois Midwest Ins. Agency, LLC v. WCAB/Rodriguez, decided by California Court of Appeal on November 10, 2025, resulted in a reversed outcome. The appellate court reviewed a workers' compensation ap...
This case involves a dispute between Encova Mutual Insurance Group (formerly Brickstreet Mutual Insurance Company) and Roger Hall. Hall was an employee of a company insured by Encova. He was injured o...
Cedar Park Assembly of God of Kirkland, Washington v. Patty Kuderer, decided by Ninth Circuit on July 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's gra...
Rowland v. Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc., decided by Ninth Circuit on July 7, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismiss...
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