Terms of CBA Don't Require Worker to Arbitrate Intentional Tort Claim

An Ohio appellate court ruled that an injured worker could not be compelled to arbitrate his intentional tort claim against his employer for an accident that resulted in the traumatic amputation of four fingers. Case: Sinley v. Safety Controls Technology Inc., No. 109065, 08/13/2020, published. Facts: Steven Sinley worked for Superior Dairy Inc. in the maintenance department. In May 2019, he responded to a maintenance call for a grinder machine. Sinley claimed Superior had removed or disabled certain safety guards and equipment on the grinder, including a mechanism that shut ...