Gonzalez v. O. & G. Industries, Inc.

Summary

The court held that a principal employer obtains statutory immunity only if it bears the cost of all workers’ compensation benefits paid to the injured employee, rather than merely transferring money to an insurer. Although the trial court used an incorrect interpretation of “paid compensation benefits,” the undisputed CCIP documents and testimony established that the defendant bore the full cost of the relevant coverage and benefits. The court therefore affirmed summary judgment for the defendant.