Walker v. George Koch Sons, Inc.

Memorandum Opinion and Order

KEITH STARRETT, District Judge.

This cause is before the Court on the motion for summary judgment [Doc. # 107] filed by Defendant George Koch Sons, Inc. (“Koch”). The motion is opposed by Plaintiffs Joseph and Donna Walker. For reasons set forth below, the motion should be granted in part and denied in part.

I. Factual Background 1

Plaintiff Joseph Walker alleges that he sustained injuries at his place of employment (Howard Industries’ Laurel, Mississippi plant) while standing on a fixed ladder manufactured and designed by Koch in 1998. [Doc. # 1-3 at ¶ 12] (October…