Rutledge v. Dayton Malleable, Inc.

This case is before us on the appeal of defendant-appellant, Dayton Malleable, Inc., from a judgment of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas sustaining, in part, the motion of plaintiffs-appellees, Robert and Lela Rutledge, for summary judgment and overruling defendant’s motion for summary judgment.

Robert Rutledge (plaintiff) retired from his employment with defendant, Dayton Malleable, Inc., in 1975. Following his retirement, plaintiff was covered by a $5,000 life insurance policy and a company-paid medical insurance policy. Defendant decided to permanently close its plant by May…