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Ransburg Industries v. Brown

Indiana Court of Appeals

Decided December 21, 1995No. 76A03-9507-CV-238PublishedCited by 12 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

GARRARD, Judge.

Rebecca Brown and Brett Brown filed this action against Ransburg Industries and Freda, Inc., seeking damages for the wrongful death of their son, Brandon Brown. We must determine whether the exclusive remedy provision of the Indiana Worker's Compensation Act 1 bars a tort claim against an employer for prenatal injury occurring in the workplace. We conclude that the Act does not bar such a claim.

FACTS

The essential facts are not in dispute. In December of 1991, Rebecca was employed by Ransburg. From December 6, 1991 to December 9, 1991, Freda painted the floors of the…

2Cases cited16 opinions

  1. Frampton v. Central Indiana Gas CompanyIndiana Supreme Court · 1973
  2. International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace & Agricultural Implement v. Johnson Controls, Inc.Supreme Court of the United States · 1991
  3. Cowe Ex Rel. Cowe v. Forum Group, Inc.Indiana Supreme Court · 1991
  4. Perry v. Stitzer Buick GMC, Inc.Indiana Supreme Court · 1994
  5. Farmers Educational & Cooperative Union v. WDAY, Inc.Supreme Court of the United States · 1959

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3Cited by12 opinions

  1. GKN Co. v. MagnessIndiana Supreme Court · 2001
  2. Snyder v. Michael's Stores, Inc.California Supreme Court · 1997
  3. Campbell v. Eckman/Freeman & AssociatesIndiana Court of Appeals · 1996
  4. Meyer v. Burger King Corp.Washington Supreme Court · 2001
  5. Meyer v. Burger King Corp.Washington Supreme Court · 2001

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