Yoho v. Ringier of America, Inc.

Carley, Justice.

Accu-Rite Machine Company (Accu-Rite) contracted to perform repair work on the solvent recovery system at appellee-defendant’s printing plant. Appellant-plaintiff is an employee of Accu-Rite. While working on the solvent recovery system at appellee’s plant, appellant was injured in an explosion. Appellant brought suit and appellee raised the statutory employer defense, asserting that appellant’s sole remedy was recovery of workers’ compensation benefits. Cross-motions for summary judgment were filed as to this defense. The trial court denied appellant’s motion and granted…