Foreman v. Atlantic Land Corp.

Ness, Justice:

This is an action by the Estate of Clay P. Talbott and Julian W. Foreman for injuries received while the two men were employed by American Boring & Tunnelling Company (BorTunCo.). A crane operated by Harry M. Hutson, allegedly an employee of respondent Atlantic Land Corporation (ALC), came into contact with an SCE&G power line. The electric shock was transmitted via the crane to Talbott and Foreman who were standing on the ground nearby.

The trial court granted SCE&G’s and ALC’s motions for summary judgment. We affirm as to SCE&G and reverse as to ALC.

I. Summary Judgment for SCE&G