Flowmaster, Inc. v. Superior Court

Opinion

NEWSOM, J.

Petitioner Flowmaster, Inc. (Flowmaster), is the defendant in plaintiff Donald Von Dohlen’s (hereafter plaintiff) civil action for personal injuries incurred by him while operating a hydraulic power press manufactured by Flowmaster. Plaintiff is Flowmaster’s employee and was injured while performing his duties as a “parts maker.” Flowmaster moved for summary judgment on the ground that plaintiff’s suit is barred by the exclusive remedy provisions of the worker’s compensation law. (Lab. Code, *1024§ 3600.)1 The trial court denied the motion, and Flowmaster seeks review by this…