Rayburn v. Georgia Power Co.

Barnes, Chief Judge.

Benjamin Rayburn worked for Caffrey Construction Company as a tree cutter, and was clearing land for a new power line right of way when he was paralyzed by a falling limb. He sued Georgia Power Company, which had hired Caffrey Construction, for negligence. After extensive discovery, Georgia Power moved for summary judgment. The trial court granted the motion, and Rayburn appeals. For the reasons that follow, we affirm.

On appeal we review the trial court’s grant of summary judgment de novo to determine whether the evidence, viewed in the light most favorable to the…