Wilson v. Alabama Power Company

Norman Ray Wilson, age 15, was climbing a large oak tree in the Pine Springs community in south Mobile County when he came in contact with a 7200-volt power line owned and maintained by the defendant, Alabama Power Company. As a result of this contact, Wilson suffered electrical burns, some of which required skin grafts to heal properly.

Norman Wilson, suing through his father as next friend; and his father, Donald Wilson, suing individually, brought this action against Alabama Power. Norman alleged in one count that his injuries were the proximate result of Alabama Power's negligently and/or…