Georgia Power Company v. Knighton

Deen, Presiding Judge.

Appellee Terry Wayne Knighton sustained extensive burns and other injuries when, while working on a roofing job for which his employer had contracted, he came in contact with high-voltage electrical distribution lines owned by appellant Georgia Power Company (Georgia Power). Knighton brought a tort action against appellant, alleging negligent installation and maintenance of the lines. Georgia Power denied these allegations and asserted that the injuries were attributable to appellee’s own lack of ordinary care and due diligence. The Baldwin County Superior Court denied…