Nayman v. Kilbane

The issue to be resolved on this appeal is whether a writ of prohibition should issue in this cause to prevent appellee from exercising jurisdiction in the action filed against the appellants by Mazza. Appellants contend the Workers’ Compensation Act, R.C. 4123.74, -4123.741 and Section 35, Article II, of the Ohio Constitution, grant a complying employer absolute immunity for intentional torts resulting in injury to an employee, when that employee’s injury is compensable under the Workers’ Compensation Act. From this the appellants conclude such claims by employees for intentional torts are…