The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that the arbitration provision of a labor union’s collective bargaining agreement did not bar an injured member from pursuing an intentional tort claim against his employer.
Case: Sinley v. Safety Controls Technology Inc., No. 2020-1158, 11/23/2022, published.
Facts: Steven Sinley worked in the maintenance department for Superior Dairy Inc. In May 2019, he suffered a severe injury to his right hand while attempting to repair a malfunctioning grinder machine. The accident resulted in the loss of four fingers.
Procedural history: Sinley sued his employer, al...
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