In Re Howorth's Estate

Claimant, an employee of defendant’s decedent, was injured in the course of his employment. This action for damages on account of said injuries is based upon alleged violation of the common-law duty an employer owes to an employee. It is incumbent upon an employer to use reasonable care and diligence to provide a safe place for his employee to work and to provide him reasonably safe tools etc. with which to work. Failure to do so constitutes negligence. O’Reagan v. Daniels, 241 Iowa 1199, 44 N.W.2d 666. While not an insurer, and knowledge of defective tools is essential in establishing…