Summary Dismissal Appropriate for Worker's Tort Claims Against Employer, General Contractor

An Ohio appellate court upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s civil actions against his employer, the general contractor of a project and a subcontractor for injuries he sustained while working. Case: Weitzel v. Bryson/Tucker Electric LLC, No. L-24-1114, 07/22/2025, published. Facts: Robert Weitzel worked for Bryson/Tucker Electric LLC, the electrical subcontractor for a construction project at a manufacturing facility. Rudolph/Libbe Inc. was the general contractor for the project, and GEM Industrial Inc. was another subcontractor. Weitzel suffered injuries when h...