Crystal Grimsley v. Manitowoc Co Inc

OPINION *

SMITH, Chief Judge.

Plaintiff Crystal Grimsley brings suit individually and as the executrix of the estate of her late husband, Rickie L. Grims-ley, who passed away in a crane-related accident at work. Named as defendants are several business entities and the crane’s operator, Kyle Mellott.

On October 29, 2015, the District Court dismissed plaintiffs Complaint with prejudice for two reasons. First, the District Court determined that one of the entities, Grove, U.S., LLC (“Grove”), employed the decedent at the time of the accident, and is therefore entitled to immunity under the…