Keys v. Hanscom Bros., Inc.

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Schaefer,

The jury having disagreed in this action to recover damages for personal injuries, the court entered judgment for defendant and plaintiff has appealed. The outcome in the court below was the result of its conclusion that a release executed by plaintiff barred recovery. We conclude likewise.

Plaintiff was working as a street cleaner for the City of Philadelphia and while so engaged was injured by having his heel struck by the wheel of defendant’s wagon, The following day the adjuster for an insurance company, which evidently insured defendant against liability of…