Gundy v. Nye-Schneider-Fowler Co.

Under the evidence in this case, I can see no legal reason for holding the employer liable. The opinion says: “The evidence shows beyond a question that the stagings were suitable and Avere properly constructed, and there is no defect in the materials or appliances furnished by the defendant.” These stagings were to be placed upon projecting lugs put in position in the wall by the men themselves. The plank furnished for the lugs was proper, suitable, and not defective. The evidence is undisputed that one of the lugs was set a little too far from the corner of the building by another carpenter…