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Simpkins v. Delco Moraine Division

Ohio Court of Appeals

Decided December 15, 1981No. 7402PublishedCited by 8 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtBrogan, J.

On or about April 28, 1978, Jimmie Simpkins, an employee of the Delco Moraine Division of the General Motors Corporation (General Motors), sustained injuries while operating a mobile hoist designed and manufactured by General Motors for use by its employees.

Mr. Simpkins applied for and received workers’ compensation benefits. In addition, on February 27, 1980, he and his wife filed a complaint in common pleas court against General Motors as the designer and manufacturer of the allegedly defective hoist.

Subsequently, General Motors moved for a summary judgment based upon the exclusivity of…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. Douglas v. E. & J. GALLO WINERYCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1977
  2. Guy v. Arthur H. Thomas Co.Ohio Supreme Court · 1978
  3. Mercer v. Uniroyal, Inc.Ohio Court of Appeals · 1976
  4. Longever v. Revere Copper & Brass Inc.Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1980
  5. Shook v. JacuzziCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1976

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3Cited by8 opinions

  1. Schump v. Firestone Tire & Rubber Co.Ohio Supreme Court · 1989
  2. Bakonyi v. Ralston Purina Co.Ohio Supreme Court · 1985
  3. Walker v. Mid-States Terminal, Inc.Ohio Court of Appeals · 1984
  4. Rivers v. Otis ElevatorOhio Court of Appeals · 2013
  5. Seaton-SSK Engineering, Inc. v. ForbesIndiana Court of Appeals · 1994

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