Ianire v. University of Delaware

BIFFERATO, Judge.

The University of Delaware (“University”) is the defendant in a negligence action brought by the estate and by the widow of Ronald Ianire. The complaint alleges that Ianire was employed by the Diamond State Telephone Company (“Diamond”) ; that he was electrocuted while working on University’s premises in connection with certain telephone services contracted for by University; and that Diamond is currently making Workmen’s Compensation payments to his widow. The negligence charged consists of failure to provide a business invitee with a reasonably safe place to work, and…