Narrative Opinion Summary
The certified question is answered affirmatively, and the judgment of the court of appeals is affirmed, referencing the precedents set in Kaminski v. Metal Wire Products Co. and Stetter v. R.J. Corman Derailment Services LLC. The appellant's request for full briefing and argument, or alternatively for remand, is denied. Justices Lundberg Stratton, O’Connor, O’Donnell, Lanzinger, and Cupp concur with the decision, while Justice Pfeifer dissents, citing his reasons from previous dissenting opinions in the referenced cases. Chief Justice Brown did not participate in the decision.
Legal Issues Addressed
Certified Question Answered Affirmativelysubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court affirmed the judgment of the court of appeals by answering the certified question affirmatively, relying on precedents.
Reasoning: The certified question is answered affirmatively, and the judgment of the court of appeals is affirmed, referencing the precedents set in Kaminski v. Metal Wire Products Co. and Stetter v. R.J. Corman Derailment Services LLC.
Denial of Request for Full Briefing and Argumentsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellant's request for further legal processes, such as full briefing and argument or remand, was denied by the court.
Reasoning: The appellant's request for full briefing and argument, or alternatively for remand, is denied.
Judicial Concurrence and Dissentsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The majority of justices concurred with the decision, while one justice dissented, providing consistency with his previous dissenting opinions.
Reasoning: Justices Lundberg Stratton, O’Connor, O’Donnell, Lanzinger, and Cupp concur with the decision, while Justice Pfeifer dissents, citing his reasons from previous dissenting opinions in the referenced cases.
Non-Participation of Chief Justicesubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Chief Justice did not participate in the decision-making process of this case.
Reasoning: Chief Justice Brown did not participate in the decision.