Walsh v. Wild Masonry Co., Inc.

The plaintiff, Edward Walsh, J'r., was injured while working at a construction site which was under the general control and supervision of Wild Masonry Company, Inc. The injury occurred when Walsh stepped onto a hoist that was used to lift bricks to the level of the building that was under construction. The frayed cable supporting the hoist snapped, and Walsh plummeted to the ground with the load of bricks. He sustained severe injuries.

The trial judge sustained the jury’s verdict that found Wild Masonry 60 percent negligent and Walsh 40 percent negligent. Damages were awarded to Walsh in the…