Steeley v. Kurn

Action under the Federal Employers’ Liability Act, 45 U. S. C. A., Sec. 51 et seq. Judgment for $10,000. Defendants appealed.

Plaintiff and other employees (Murphy, Mahan and Shirley) of defendants were lifting a rod from the floor to a wagon for movement to the machine shop. Plaintiff and Murphy were lifting one end of the rod. Shirley and Mahan were lifting the other end of the rod. Plaintiff testified that when the rod was “crotch high,” Murphy suddenly “released his hold,” thereby casting additional weight on plaintiff, which caused the injuries alleged in the petition. He also testified…