Thompson v. Graham

GRISSOM, Chief Justice.

On October 9, 1953, L. R. Thompson, an employee of Ace Drilling Company, was injured by the falling of a steel ladder which had been placed in position, but not bolted to the derrick floor, by employees of D. E. McAlister Graham. This is a recoupment suit by Thompson and the insurance carrier against the alleged negligent third party who caused Thompson’s injury. Thompson alleged he suffered an almost complete paralysis of his body from the waist down. He was paid compensation by Employers Mutual Liability Insurance Company of Wisconsin, the insurance carrier for Ace…