International Paper Co. v. Wilson

John E. Jennings, Judge.

On April 24, 1984, appellee Samuel Wilson sustained an admittedly compensable injury while employed with International Paper Company. His leg was crushed in a paper machine manufactured by Beloit Corporation. The leg had to be amputated.

Wilson filed a workers’ compensation claim and International Paper has paid more than $100,000.00 in benefits, including more than $60,000.00 for medical expenses. Wilson sued Beloit Corporation in federal court, alleging liability in tort. He joined International Paper as a defendant on the theory that it was negligent in misplacing…