Arrow Electronics v. Adecco Employment Services, Inc.

What the Case Was About
This case involved a workplace accident where a temporary worker named McCurdy was injured while working at Arrow Electronics. McCurdy was employed by Adecco, a temporary staffing agency, but was assigned to work at Arrow Electronics. When the accident happened, Arrow Electronics tried to sue Adecco (the temp agency) to make them pay for the damages, claiming McCurdy was negligent and that Adecco should be responsible.

What the Court Decided
The court ruled in favor of Adecco, the temporary staffing agency. The court found that Arrow Electronics failed to prove McCurdy was actually negligent in causing the accident. More importantly, the court determined that while McCurdy worked at Arrow Electronics, he was acting as a "loaned servant" - meaning Arrow Electronics had control over his work and should be responsible for what happened during his employment there.

What This Means for Workers
This ruling is significant for temporary workers because it clarifies that when temp agencies assign workers to client companies, the client company (not the temp agency) may be held responsible for workplace accidents. This can provide better protection for temporary employees, as it places responsibility on the company that actually controls their day-to-day work activities.