Martens v. MCL Construction Corp.

Plaintiff John Martens appeals the trial court’s order granting summary judgment for defendants MCL Construction Corporation (MCL) and Shelco Steel Works, Inc. (Shelco). Based on the dismissal of all plaintiffs claims, the trial court deemed moot Shelco’s motions for partial summary judgment, and to strike and dismiss plaintiffs strict products liability claim. Plaintiff argues the trial court erred in granting MCL and Shelco summary judgment, contending there was a genuine issue of material fact regarding whether those defendants owed plaintiff, an employee of an independent contractor, a…