Explore 7 court opinions on Independent Contractor Vs Employee. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Court finds triable issue on vicarious liability for construction company
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...
Appellate Court Affirms Ruling: Worker Deemed Independent Contractor, Not Employee
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 ...
CAFC: Government control over software specs not enough for work-for-hire
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...
Employer's 'no-hire' policy found to be unlawful retaliation
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...
Court rules injured worker was an employee, not an independent contractor, for workers' compensation purposes.
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...
Neighbor's zoning opposition doesn't violate RLUIPA or First Amendment
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...
Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Vicarious Liability Claim Against Watch Tower
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...