Channel v. Cintas Corp. No. 2

Ms. Sarah Channel appeals an order of summary judgment deeming Mr. Channel’s death an accident under Workers Compensation case law and finding that Ms. Channel’s lawsuit was barred by the exclusivity doctrine. We reverse and remand for further proceedings consistent with our ruling today, including our instruction that the circuit court shall stay the proceedings below until such time as the issue of “accidental injury” has been finally adjudicated by the Labor and Industrial Commission and any appeal therefrom.

Mr. Thomas Channel was employed as a route delivery driver for Cintas Corporation…