CF&I Steel Corp. v. Robb

This original proceeding arises under a petition for a writ in the nature of prohibition wherein it is sought to have a default order set aside. We issued a rule to show cause why the requested relief should not be granted. The case is now at issue, and we make the rule absolute.

Richard B. Casaus was an employee of a subcontractor, which was acting under a construction contract upon premises of the petitioner CF&I Steel Corporation (called CF&I). While Casaus was at work on the premises, there was an accident in which molten metal caused his death. The surviving spouse and minor children…