Worker Can't Bring Intentional Tort Suit for Injury

The Ohio Court of Appeals ruled that an employer is entitled to summary judgment on a worker's claim that a machine drilled into her wrist as a result of the company's intentionally tortious conduct in removing an equipment safety guard. Case: Cruz v. Western/Scott Fetzer Co., No. 109140, 10/29/2020, published. Facts: Carmen Cruz began working as a machine operator for Western/Scott Fetzer Co. in 1990. In November 2013, Cruz was injured while working at Western's plant in Avon Lake. She was operating a drill tap machine, known as machine number 305. Cruz was required t...