Stephenson v. Sheffield Brick & Tile Co.
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Franklin District Court. — Hon. Chas. E. Albrook, Judge. Action at law to recover damages for the death of Malcolm H. Gillott, due to defendants’ failure to guard a dangerous piece of machinery upon which there were exposed set screws revolving with a heavy shaft. Trial to a jury. Verdict and judgment for plaintiff in the sum of $4,000. Defendants appeal.
1Opinion of the Court
Deemer, J. —
The defendant company is a corporation operating a brick and tile factory in Franklin county, Iowa, and defendants Carhart and Stewart are, respectively, superintendent and foreman of the plant, having full power and management thereof. Gillott began work for defendants in August of the year 1908, but was not required to do any work with machinery or under the buildings until January 25, 1909, at. which time he was put in charge of a hoisting machine operated by defendant. He received the injuries from which he died February 2 of the same year, some six or seven days after he…
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