Court Upholds Dismissal of Worker's Tort Claim Against Employer

An Ohio appellate court upheld the dismissal of an injured worker’s tort claims against his employer and its sole member of the business. Case: Gundel v. Whalen Lawn & Landscaping LLC, No. 2021CA00128, 06/06/2022, published. Facts: Nicholas Whalen is the sole member of Whalen Lawn and Landscaping LLC. The number of people employed by WLL varies according to the demand for lawn and landscaping services. Whalen himself performed all the administrative and business-related duties for the company, but he mowed lawns when necessary and performed minor maintenance on the equipment. Chri...