Semler v. Sears, Roebuck and Co.

INTRODUCTION

Lawrence A. Semler brought this action against Sears, Roebuck and Company (Sears) and The Waldinger Corporation (Waldinger) for injuries he sustained in a fall while using a ladder. In particular, Semler’s petition alleged that Sears was negligent in providing an unsafe ladder for his use, specifically alleging that the ladder failed to have “rubber shoes.” Waldinger was named a defendant due to its claimed subrogated interest in Sender's workers’ compensation benefits. See Neb. Rev. Stat. § 48-118 (Reissue 2004). The district court for Lancaster County granted Sears’ motion for…