Olson v. Katz

RAWLINGS, Justice.

The accident which culminated in this law action occurred on the farm of defendant-employer (Ernest Katz) when plaintiff-employee (Lester Olson) became entangled in a corn elevator power take-off shaft connection.

Plaintiff essentially alleged defendant was negligent in failing to (1) furnish plaintiff a safe working place, (2) provide him with safe working tools and machinery.

At close of all evidence trial court overruled defendant’s motion for a directed verdict. Judgment was subsequently entered on a jury verdict for plaintiff. Motions by defendant for judgment…