State ex rel. Lewis v. Industrial Commission

As always in cases of this kind, mandamus will not issue unless there is an abuse of discretion. State, ex rel. Walters, v. Indus. Comm. (1985), 20 Ohio St. 3d 71, 72.

It is undisputed that Great Lakes was Lewis’ employer. The factual issue exists as to whether Great Lakes was a subsidiary or a division of Southern Michigan, and thus whether Southern Michigan is liable for the violation of a specific safety requirement.

The general rule is that a parent corporation is not liable for its subsidiary, even if wholly owned. North v. Higbee Co. (1936), 131 Ohio St. 507 [6 O.O. 166], syllabus;…