QUESTION
Can employer sue employee for drinking on the job?
Asked on Feb 12th, 2016 on Trucking Accidents - Florida
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We had a driver, who rolled a semi truck & trailer. Open containers and closed containers were found by the officer at the scene of the accident. When his blood alcohol came back, it was proven that he was well above the legal limits for a commercial driver. Workmans compensation denied his claim, as the hospital report showed alcohol use. Can we sue the driver for not complying with the alcohol policy which he signed, stating that there would be no consumption while in the company vehicle, as well as lost revenue for the damages to the truck and trailer?
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Possibly, but the better question is whether this is a finanically viable lawsuit andworth spending the money on lawyers to handle. If he answer is no to either question, then its no to the entire situation.
Answered on Feb 15th, 2016 at 5:36 AM
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