Estep v. Rieter Automotive North America, Inc.

Sherck, Judge.

{¶ 1} This appeal comes to us from the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas. There, the court issued summary judgments in a case involving claims for employer intentional tort, products liability, and negligence. Because we conclude that the trial court did not err in determining the issues, we affirm.

{¶ 2} Appellant, Lyle A. Estep, was employed by appellee, Rieter Automotive North America, Inc. (“Rieter”), as a worker on one of its production lines. On April 22,1997, appellant was injured when his left hand was pulled into one of the line’s machines. In April 1998, appellant…