Delker v. Ohio Edison Co.

Robert L. Delker appeals from the trial court’s order granting summary judgment in favor of Ohio Edison Company (“Ohio Edison”), and dismissing Delker’s complaint. We reverse and remand.

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Delker, employed by Ohio Edison at its Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Gorge Power Plant facility, suffered injury to his right knee while changing his clothing in an employee locker room. His uncontradicted explanation reveals that he was standing on his right leg while lifting his left leg in order to don his trousers when he experienced a sharp- pain within his right knee. Delker filed a claim for workers’…