Allen v. Shell Petroleum Corp.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Wedell, J.:

This action was brought as an ordinary action for damages by an employee against his employer, the Shell Petroleum Corporation, and two of its foremen. The action was based on the alleged negligence of defendants. Plaintiff prevailed, and the defendant, Shell Petroleum Corporation, appeals. Demurrers of the foremen to plaintiff’s petition were sustained. We are therefore concerned only with the judgment against the principal defendant.

The petition in substance alleged: Defendant operated an oil refinery at Arkansas City; plaintiff commenced…