Richie v. Rogers Cartage Co.

This case is before us on appeal from a judgment of the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas, wherein the court granted summary judgment in favor of defendant-appellee, Rogers Cartage Company (“Rogers”), and against plaintiff-appellant, Michael R. Richie. Because we conclude that Richie raised genuine issues of material fact on his employer intentional tort claim, we reverse the judgment of the court below.

The relevant facts of this case are as follows. Rogers is a hauler of liquid and dry chemicals, including paint products and acids. As part of its operation, Rogers has established…