Minova USA, Inc. v. Tom Jolly

RENDERED: FEBRUARY 19, 2026 TO BE PUBLISHED Supreme Court of Kentucky 2024-SC-0169-DG MINOVA USA, INC. APPELLANT ON REVIEW FROM COURT OF APPEALS V. NO. 2022-CA-1534 SCOTT CIRCUIT COURT NO. 18-CI-00772 TOM JOLLY APPELLEE OPINION OF THE COURT BY JUSTICE NICKELL REVERSING AND REMANDING We granted discretionary review to determine whether a manufacturer who contracts for the delivery and transportation of raw materials qualifies as a “contractor” entitled to “up-the-ladder” immunity from tort liability under the exclusive liability provisions of KRS 1 342.610(2)(b) and KRS 342.690 for an injured…