Delong v. Roeder Cartage Co., Inc., Unpublished Decision (4-5-2004)

OPINION

{¶ 1} This is an appeal from the judgment of the Allen County Court of Common Pleas which directed a verdict in favor of defendant-appellee, North Dixie Tuck Trailer, Inc ("North Dixie").

{¶ 2} In 1999, Plaintiff-appellant, Ralph A. Delong, was employed as a truck driver for Roeder Cartage Co., Inc, ("Roeder Cartage") owned by Cal Roeder. On May 9, 1999, Delong preloaded truck No. 7970 at B.P. Chemical for loading with a hazardous material known as aqua ammonia. He returned the truck to the truck yard overnight. On May 10, 1999, Delong arrived at the yard and checked the truck for his…