Taylor v. Georgia Power Company

Evans, Judge.

Merritt S. Taylor, an electrical lineman, was an employee of a subcontractor of Georgia Power Company. While working on high voltage electrical lines of Georgia Power Company, he came in contact with one of the lines or conductors of electrical energy, and suffered burns and other serious and permanent injuries.

Taylor sued Georgia Power Company for his personal injuries and damages, including the loss of his right leg.

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