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RICO and Workers' Compensation Further Erosion of the Exclusivity Rule?

RICO and Workers' Compensation Further Erosion of the Exclusivity Rule?. Robert B. Steggert Vice-President, Casualty Claims Marriott International Washington, D.C. Robert A. Minor Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP Columbus, Ohio.

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RICO and Workers' Compensation Further Erosion of the Exclusivity Rule?

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  1. RICO and Workers' CompensationFurther Erosion of the Exclusivity Rule? Robert B. Steggert Vice-President, Casualty Claims Marriott International Washington, D.C. Robert A. Minor Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP Columbus, Ohio

  2. Background of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act (RICO) • Traditional law enforcement - failure • The solution through RICO • Nature of a RICO violation

  3. The expansion of the RICO Act's coverage • Civil remedies under Section 1964 • RICO definitions • Essential elements of a civil action

  4. The Cassens Case • The background of the case • The complaint allegations • The appellate decisions • Where we are now • A survey of other "Cassens" actions

  5. Defenses to a RICO action • Abstention • Preemption • Exclusive remedy • RICO defenses

  6. What the Future May Hold

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