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Kroll v. HYSTER COMPANY

Michigan Supreme Court

Decided December 7, 1976No. 55239, (Calendar No. 15)PublishedCited by 9 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtKavanagh, C. J.

Leslie Kroll wras injured while operating a forklift truck during the course of his employment with Superior Sliding Door Frame Company. He commenced an action against Hyster Company, the manufacturer of the forklift truck. Louise Kroll, his wife, joined in the action seeking damages for loss of her husband’s services, society, advice and affection. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, the workmen’s compensation insurer for Kroll’s employer, intervened.

The jury returned a verdict for Leslie Kroll in the amount of $175,000 and for Louise Kroll in the amount of $50,000. The judgment was satisfied.

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2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Potter v. VetorMichigan Supreme Court · 1959
  2. Banoski v. Moto-Crane Service, Inc.Michigan Court of Appeals · 1971

3Cited by9 opinions

  1. Franges v. General Motors Corp.Michigan Supreme Court · 1979
  2. Lone v. Esco Elevators, Inc.Michigan Court of Appeals · 1977
  3. Fitzgerald v. Challenge-Cook Bros., Inc.Michigan Court of Appeals · 1978
  4. Adamick v. MaherVirginia Circuit Court · 1991
  5. Crow v. Ford Motor Co.Michigan Court of Appeals · 1978

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