Campinha v. James J. Devine, Inc.

Campinha was injured on September 15, 1965, when a piece of heavy construction equipment called a Gradall backed accidentally into a trench where he was working and twisted and crushed his foot. The Gradall was owned by the defendant James J. Devine, Inc. (Devine) and was operated by the defendants Anderson and Fenton. Campinha was employed by the J. F. White Co., a general contractor, and received workmen’s compensation from its insurer. This action was brought by the insurer in Camp-inha’s name as provided by G.L.c. 152, § 15.

There were three counts, one against each of the defendants, all…