Ritchie v. Dravo Corp.

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

DUNCAN, District Judge.

This matter is before the Court on defendant’s motion for summary judgment. The facts are undisputed.

I

On September 27, 1980, plaintiff sustained an injury when his welding line became unhooked and he fell from his working area. Plaintiff applied to the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation for medical benefits and compensation which were awarded by the Industrial Commission upon their finding that plaintiff suffered a compensable accidental injury in the course of and arising out of his employment with the defendant.

Plaintiff also filed a civil action…