Hennon v. Bernard Construction Co.

Julia Hennon brought an action against Bernard Construction Company for alleged injuries to herself and damage to certain personal property. The alleged injuries and damage occurred when a backhoe (a machine used for trenching operations) struck and damaged her house while she was in the home performing certain household duties. The house was repaired by Bernard Construction Company, an Ohio corporation. The company that owned and operated the backhoe — to wit, The Bernard Pipe Line Company — is a different corporation.

The Construction Company and the Pipe Line Company occupy the same…