Kentucky Supreme Court

Kentucky Uninsured Employers' Fund v. Julian Hoskins Kentucky Employers' Mutual Insurance Company Beacon…

October 9, 20142014 Ky. LEXIS 543

Summary

The Kentucky Supreme Court held that the common‑law loaned‑servant doctrine does not apply to employee‑leasing arrangements under KRS 342.615 and that Julian Hoskins was an employee of Beacon Enterprises for workers’ compensation purposes, making KEMI liable for his benefits. Accordingly, the Court reversed the Workers’ Compensation Board and Court of Appeals decisions and remanded for further consideration of the remaining issues.