Mississippi Court Rules Comp-Exempt Sub Owner Can't Sue Contractor for Work Injury—Find Out Why!

[Chris]

This is an intriguing question that arises infrequently in state courts: if a subcontractor's owner or officer chooses to forgo workers' compensation coverage, are they then entitled to sue the general contractor for negligence?

I'd love to hear your thoughts on the implications of this situation. Do you think opting out should influence legal responsibilities? [Read the original story here.](https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/southeast/2024/12/18/805192.htm)