Bell v. Meadors

BARNES, Justice:

Appellant, Mr. Charles Bell, who was employed by Foster Oil and Gas Company [hereafter referred to as “Foster”] as a pumper, was watching employees of Appel-lee, J. W. Meadors Well Servicing Co., who were pulling rods and tubing from one of Foster’s wells. As they were removing tubing from the well, a section of tubing came loose and struck Appellant Bell on the head. Consolidated Underwriters Insurance Company [hereafter referred to as “Consolidated”], Foster’s insurance carrier, paid Workmen’s Compensation benefits to Appellant Bell in the amount of $10,669.30.

Mr. Thomas A.…