Ranstrom v. International Stevedoring Co.

The respondent sought to recover damages for personal injuries sustained by him while working as a stevedore. The action was brought under the provisions of the Federal employer’s liability act, which provides in part that defendant is

“ ... liable in damages to any person suffering injury ... in whole or in part from the negligence of any of its officers, agents or employees.” Barnes Federal Code, § 8069.

In November, 1925, the steamship “Queensmore,” a British ship, was being loaded with wheat in the city of Seattle. The loading of the bulk wheat in the lower hold had been completed and,…