Kerans v. Porter Paint Co.

We must first address appellee’s contention that the appellants’ claims are barred by R.C. 4123.74. R.C. 4123.74 provided, in pertinent part, “Employers who comply with section 4123.35 of the Revised Code shall not be liable to respond in damages at common law or by statute for any injury, or occupational disease, or bodily condition, received or contracted by any employee in the course of or arising out of his employment * * *.” 128 Ohio Laws 1334. Appellee claims that under this statute, the appellants may not bring any cause of action against it except those authorized by this court in Van…