Bliss v. Ernst Home Center, Inc.

ORDER DENYING AND GRANTING MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

WINDER, Chief Judge.

This matter is before the court on plaintiffs and defendant’s cross-motions for summary judgment on the issue of whether plaintiffs complaint is precluded by Utah’s workers’ compensation statute. A hearing on both motions was held on September 9, 1994. Plaintiff Darren Bliss 1 (“Bliss”) was represented by Edward T. Wells. Defendant Ernst Home Center (“Ernst”), was represented by Anne Swenson. Before the hearing, the court considered carefully the memoranda and other materials submitted by the parties. Since taking the…