Gertsch v. Central Electropolishing Co.

Green, J.:

Plaintiff Rory W. Gertsch appeals from a summary judgment in favor of Central Electropohshing Company (Celco) in Gertsch’s retaliatory discharge claim. On appeal, Gertsch contends .that the trial court inappropriately granted summary judgment because genuine issues of material fact remained. We agree and reverse and remand.

While employed at Celco, Gertsch suffered a work injury on February 11, 1997, when he rushed into a building to search for victims of a toxic chemical reaction. The chemical reaction occurred when other employees dipped the wrong metals into a vat of acid. Gertsch…