Miller v. Ruhlin Constr., Inc.

**Miller v. Ruhlin Construction: Court Clarifies Rules for Suing Employers Beyond Workers' Comp** This case involved a worker named Miller who sued his employer, Ruhlin Construction, claiming the company intentionally harmed him. Miller wanted to sue for damages beyond what workers' compensation typically covers. Under Ohio law, employees usually can't sue their employers directly because workers' compensation is meant to be the only remedy for workplace injuries. However, there's an exception when an employer intentionally hurts a worker. The Ohio Supreme Court reversed a lower court's decision and sent the case back to the trial court for reconsideration. The high court said the lower court needed to follow stricter rules established in an earlier case (Fyffe v. Jeno's) about what evidence workers must provide to prove their employer intentionally caused harm. This ruling matters for workers because it clarifies that while you can potentially sue your employer for intentional wrongdoing beyond workers' compensation, you'll need very strong evidence to prove your case. The court made it clear that these lawsuits require meeting a high legal standard, making it more challenging for workers to pursue such claims against their employers.