Slovick v. James I. Barnes Construction Co.

Appellant James I. Barnes Construction Company was general contractor for the construction of a cargo transit berth or shed on Pier A at Long Beach Harbor. Certain steel work was sublet to Bethlehem Steel Company, which in turn sublet to Rutherford and Seoubye the installa tion of reinforcing steel rods. Plaintiff was an iron worker employed by the last named concern and was engaged in their work at the time of the accident which gives rise to this action for personal injuries against the general contractor. Plaintiff recovered a verdict of $17,000, the trial judge denied a motion for new…