Benson v. Goble

AMUNDSON, Justice.

[¶ 1.] Jimmy Ray Benson appeals the trial court’s decision granting summary judgment in favor of employer, Tescom Corporation. The trial court determined the exclusive remedy of workers’ compensation barred Benson’s tort-based claims. Furthermore, the trial court determined Benson failed to allege facts sufficient to fall within intentional tort exception to the exclusivity provision. We affirm.

FACTS

[¶ 2.] Jimmy Ray Benson began working for Tescom Corporation in Watertown, South Dakota, in November 1981. In June 1991, Benson was transferred to the metal finishing department…