Worker Who Received VSSR Award Can't Pursue Intentional Tort Claim

An Ohio appellate court upheld the dismissal of a worker’s intentional tort claim against his employer for injuries from an unguarded table saw. Multi-Cast Corp. defaulted on its obligations to its senior secured lenders in 2015, causing it to cease operations and surrender its assets to PNC Bank. That same year, Multi Cast LLC was incorporated as a Michigan limited liability company. MCL purchased the assets of MCC for cash. Before the sale, MCL and MCC had no business relationship. The purchase agreement provided that MCL expressly disclaimed any potential liabilities of MCC. Althou...