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The court granted defendant's motion for summary judgment, finding that Pennsylvania law does not recognize a duty of care owed by a drug testing facility to an employee tested on behalf of the employer, thus dismissing plaintiff's negligence claim.
Tricoski v. Laboratory Corp. of America
What Happened
An employee filed a lawsuit against Laboratory Corp. of America, a drug testing company, claiming the lab was negligent in conducting a drug test. The employee believed the lab failed to properly perform or handle the test, causing harm.
What the Court Decided
The court ruled in favor of the lab and dismissed the case. The judge found that Pennsylvania law does not require drug testing facilities to be responsible to employees when the employer ordered the test. In other words, the lab owed no legal duty of care directly to the person being tested.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling limits worker protections in drug testing situations. It means employees generally cannot sue a testing facility directly for negligent testing—even if they believe the test was conducted improperly. Workers must look elsewhere for remedies, such as challenging the test results through their employer or considering other legal claims. The decision highlights that when employers hire third-party labs to conduct tests, those labs have fewer legal obligations to the tested employees themselves.
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