Evans v. Los Angeles Railway Corp.

THE COURT.

Plaintiff, a fireman employed by the City of Los Angeles, was injured in the line of duty by reason of the negligence of defendant’s employees operating a street-car. He was incapacitated, but under the terms of a city ordinance his full salary of $200 a month was paid. Medical and hospital treatment was also furnished him by the city. Plaintiff made no claim for compensation under the Workmen’s Compensation Act, but brought an action for damages against defendant Los Angeles Railway Corporation. The city intervened, seeking a lien upon any judgment for sums paid to plaintiff, and…