Ailiff v. Mar-Bal, Inc.
Court of Appeals of Ohio
575 N.E.2d 228 (1990)
Relevant factsFree
Mar-Bal (defendant), a plastics manufacturer, knew its methylene chloride solvent caused health problems and knew the safety precautions needed to protect workers, but had employees, including members of the Ailiff family (plaintiffs), use the solvent without proper protective equipment, even having them wash their hands with it. After the employees developed health problems and sued for an intentional tort, the trial court directed a verdict for Mar-Bal.
IssueFree
Whether an intentional tort occurs when an employer is certain or substantially certain that employees will be injured by a practice or condition but fails to take remedial action.
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