Christian v. Scotts Co.

Hadley, Judge.

This is an appeal of a Union County Court of Common Pleas decision dismissing an employment intentional tort claim. For the following reasons, we reverse that decision.

The facts of the case arose as follows. Michael L. Christian (“appellant”) was employed by The Scotts Company (“appellee”). On or about August 28, 1995, appellant developed the skin condition keratoderma during his employment with appellee. As a result of contracting keratoderma, appellant became temporarily and totally disabled.

Appellant returned to work on November 1, 1995. On or about February 20, 1996,…