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HARRIS v. RIO HOTEL & CASINO

No. 32816.

25 P.3d 206 (2001)

Billy R. HARRIS, Appellant, v. RIO HOTEL & CASINO, INC., a Nevada Corporation, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Nevada.

June 21, 2001.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

McKnight & Hendrix, Las Vegas, for Appellant.

Smith & Kotchka, Las Vegas, for Respondent.

Before the Court En Banc.

OPINION

MAUPIN, C.J.:

The Nevada Industrial Insurance Act ("NIIA" or "the Act") provides exclusive remedies for Nevada workers injured by accidents arising out of and in the course of employment.1 The Act generally immunizes employers, who must procure workers' compensation coverage for their employees, from common law liability for workplace injuries.2 Principal contractors are deemed to be...

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