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The Kentucky Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment for KEMI, holding that the workers' compensation policy properly excluded coverage for an injury occurring outside Kentucky because the employee's contract of hire was made in Florida and his employment was not principally localized in Kentucky.
Peabody Painting v. Kentucky Employers' Mutual Insurance Co.
What Happened
Peabody Painting hired an employee under a contract made in Florida. The worker was injured while working outside Kentucky. When the company tried to claim workers' compensation insurance through Kentucky Employers' Mutual Insurance Company (KEMI), the insurance company refused to pay, arguing the policy didn't cover injuries outside Kentucky.
What the Court Decided
The Kentucky Court of Appeals sided with the insurance company. The court ruled that because the employee's hiring contract was made in Florida and his job wasn't primarily based in Kentucky, the insurance policy correctly excluded coverage for his injury.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling shows that where you're hired and where you primarily work can affect your workers' compensation coverage. Employees hired in one state to work in another may face disputes about which state's insurance applies. Workers should understand the terms of their employment contracts and verify where their workers' compensation insurance is valid before accepting positions that involve work in multiple states.
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