Savant v. Goetz & Lawrence

John P. Savant in company with Dr. John A. Haas and some others, on September 8, 1922, went aboard the dredge-boat engaged in digging a drainage canal for Bayou Boeuf and Waxie Drainage District. While he was standing up near the front of the boat, which was working at the time and close to Dr. Haas, the eye bolt broke which connected the boom with the cable, and by which the dipper was operated. This released the cable, which flew back with great force and violence, striking Mr. Savant across the ankles and breaking both his legs; seriously and permanently injuring him. The dredge-boat…