Labor/Employment
Jan. 27, 2010
Construction Hirer Liability: The Privette Doctrine
Gary Watt of The McNamara Law Firm and Teresa Li of UC Hastings analyze the intricacies behind obtaining relief for an injured worker.
By Gary Watt
The California Supreme Court has erected formidable barriers under what is known as the Privette doctrine. (Privette v. Superior Court, (1993) 5 Cal.4th 689, 691.) When a construction worker is injured on the job, the exclusive remedy of workers' compensation usually bars suit against the immediate employer. (Labor Code Section 3601.) However, as to suit against other contractors, owners and developers, injured workers typically face li...
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