Smith v. Park Chemical Co.

Plaintiff appeals as of right from an adverse Wayne Circuit Court order of summary disposition in his tort action for injuries allegedly received through the negligence of Park Chemical Company (hereinafter referred to as defendant).

According to plaintiff’s complaint, he was employed by Dino Benson, Sr., as a laborer on June 9, 1983. Dino Benson, Sr., was a contractor for defendant, repairing the roof on one of defendant’s plants in the City of Detroit. The complaint states that plaintiff was injured when hot tar splashed onto his body, causing severe burns. Plaintiff alleges that defendant…