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Federal Court Shields Lyft from Liability in Driver Altercation, Citing Independent Contractor Status

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Hollins v. Lyft, Inc., 2025 WL 915412 (N.D. Ga. Mar. 12, 2025) - The United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia granted summary judgment in favor of Lyft in a personal injury claim stemming from an...more

Amundsen Davis LLC

7th Circuit Again Upholds Preemption of Negligent Hiring Claims Against a Freight Broker

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The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently issued another important ruling for brokers, upholding that a claim for negligent hiring against a freight broker was preempted by the Federal Aviation Administration...more

Proskauer - California Employment Law

Hirer Of Independent Contractor Is Not Liable For Injury To Contractor’s Employee

Miller v. Roseville Lodge No. 1293, 83 Cal. App. 5th 825 (2022) - Roseville Lodge No. 1293, Loyal Order of Moose, Inc., hired Charlie Gelatini to move an ATM on its premises. Ricky Lee Miller, Jr., who worked for Gelatini...more

Console and Associates, P.C.

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year? Not for Gig Economy Delivery Drivers

These days, gig economy drivers play a big part in making the holidays happen, delivering packages containing holiday decor, presents ordered online, and even catered meals for parties....more

Console and Associates, P.C.

Reports of Amazon Drivers Engaging in Dangerous Behavior Behind the Wheel

Online retailer Amazon.com grew into a household name over the past several decades due largely to the company’s ability to deliver packages to customers within days—sometimes hours. However, recently, there have been reports...more

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The Gig is Up – New Jersey Misclassification Laws Create Extreme Risk for Anyone Utilizing Independent Contractors

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Soon after being elected, New Jersey’s Governor created a task force to end misclassification of independent contractors, and the state’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOL) began increasing audits and its...more

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