Drum v. Shaull Equipment and Supply Co.

¶ 1 James T. Drum (“Drum”) and Linda I. Drum appeal the judgment entered on a molded verdict against them and in favor of Appellees Shaull Equipment and Supply Company (“Shaull”), Larry Brown and Marlin Pentz in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. 1 Upon review, we reverse and remand this matter for a new trial.

¶ 2 The facts underlying this personal injury action sounding in negligence may be summarized as follows. Drum was employed as a heating and plumbing installer by George Roth Heating and Plumbing (“Roth”). (Trial Court Opinion, 5/28/99, at 2.) In February 1996, Shaull…