Summary Judgment Can't Be Granted in Tort Action Over Fatal Trench Collapse

An Ohio appellate court ruled that an excavation company was not entitled to summary judgment dismissing a tort action against it and its owner for a fatal trench collapse. Case: Evers v. R. Humr Construction Co. Inc., No. 2018-G-0184, 05/11/2020, published. Facts: Thomas Evers Sr. worked for Parkman Township, a political subdivision in Geauga County. In July 2015, it became necessary to replace a culvert below Reeves Road, a gravel thoroughfare. Evers contacted a deputy engineer at the Geauga County Engineer's Office. After the two inspected the culvert and discussed the proj...