Court Upholds Summary Dismissal of Widow's Claim Against Parent of Late-Husband's Employer

A federal appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of a widow’s wrongful death claim against the parent company of her late-husband’s employer. Case: Mesenbring v. Rollins Inc., No. 23-2473, 06/28/2024, published. Facts: Derek Mesenbring worked for the Industrial Fumigant Co. IFC was a pest management company and a subsidiary of Rollins Inc. Mesenberg was scheduled for a fumigation job using methyl bromide — an odorless, colorless gas that is highly toxic to humans. Before heading to the jobsite, Mesenbring transferred the methyl bromide he needed from a large cylinder...