Parlow v. Dan Hamm Drayage Co.
Supreme Court of Missouri
1Opinion of the Court
WELBORN, Commissioner.
This is an action by Margaret Parlow for the wrongful death of her husband. John Parlow was employed as a welder by the Ace Metal Products Company which was constructing a tank for Monsanto Chemical Company. Ace engaged a crane and operator for the project from the Dan Hamm Drayage Co. (referred to herein as “Hamm”). Parlow’s death occurred when a portion of the crane collapsed, allowing a metal roof piece being hoisted into place by the crane to fall, carrying Parlow to his death. His widow brought this action against Hamm, relying upon the res ipsa loquiture doctrine.…
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