HB 1691-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

     Provides that a worker's injury does not result from the deliberate intention of his or her employer unless the specific purpose of the employer's conduct was to bring about that injury.  The court shall determine, as a question of law, the purpose of the employer's conduct.

     Declares that the employer has the specific intent required under this act if the employer acts with the objective or purpose to accomplish the worker's injury, using some means appropriate to that end.