SSD Distribution System, Inc. v. General Motors Corp.

539 N.E.2d 1121, 43 Ohio St. 3d 173, 1989 Ohio LEXIS 105

Opinions

On authority of Cincinnati Bell Tel. Co. v. Straley (1988), 40 Ohio St. 3d 372, 533 N.E. 2d 764, we hold that an employer may not recover damages against a third party whose negligence caused an employee’s injury absent a legal relationship based upon- contract or warranty between the employer and the third party.

We decline to exercise our discretion under Rule XVI to address questions one and two at this time, absent a showing that there is a need to do so.

Moyer, C.J., Sweeney, Douglas, H. Brown and Resnick, JJ., concur. Wright, J., dissents. Holmes, J., not participating.