Garstad v. Pioneer Sand & Gravel Co.
Washington Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of the superior court for Pierce county, Clifford, J., entered October 3, 1912, upon the verdict of a jury rendered in favor of the plaintiff, in an action for personal injuries sustained by an employee in a sand and gravel plant.
1Opinion of the CourtMain, J.
The object of this action is to recover damages for personal injuries, alleged to be due to the negligence of the defendant. The accident out of which the litigation grew happened on June 18, 1910. The action was begun during the latter part of January, 1912. At the time of the accident, the defendant was operating a sand and gravel plant near Steilacoom, Washington, and the plaintiff was at that time employed about the plant. The sand and gravel was taken from the pit, and, by means of a flume, conveyed to the bunkers. At a point in the flume before reaching the bunkers, there were placed…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Bundy v. Union Iron WorksWashington Supreme Court · 1907
- Seghetti v. Eatonville Lumber Co.Washington Supreme Court · 1911