McWeeny v. Standard Boiler & Plate Co.
District Court, N.D. Ohio
At Law. Action by John J. McWeeny against the Standard Boiler & Plate Company. A verdict was returned in favor of plaintiff, and defendant moves for a new trial.
1Opinion of the Court
DAY, District Judge.
This case was tried to a jury, and the jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff in the sum of $14,000.
A motion for a new trial has been filed by the defendant.
At the trial and in the petition the plaintiff claimed that, although the defendant company had complied with the provisions of the Ohio Workmen’s Compensation Act, nevertheless it was liable to respond in damages to the plaintiff; First, because its foreman, one Fisher, was guilty of a willful act in ordering the plaintiff to work- about a derrick and scaffolding; and, secondly, because the defendant…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- Louisville, New Albany & Chicago Railway Co. v. BryanIndiana Supreme Court · 1886
- Bessemer Coal, Iron & Land Co. v. DoakSupreme Court of Alabama · 1907
- Parker v. Pennsylvania Co.Indiana Supreme Court · 1893
- Odin Coal Co. v. DenmanIllinois Supreme Court · 1900
- Bolin v. Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway Co.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1900
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