Eger v. Helmar

Plaintiff, an infant, brought this suit .- by his next friend to recover damages for loss of the sight of his left eye alleged to have been caused by the negligence of defendant’s employee. In circuit court on trial by jury defendant had verdict and judgment was rendered thereon. Plaintiff has appealed.

Defendant, Helmar, as a contractor was building a residence for a Mr. Quinn in the city of Detroit. The street curb had to be cut or broken away for a driveway into the property. Defendant engaged Prank Lazone to do this work. Plaintiff claims that while breaking away the curb Lazone was…