Tullier v. Gulf States Utilities Co.

WEST, District Judge.

• This is an action brought by complainant, Hulin Tullier, seeking to recover damages from respondent, Gulf States Utilities Company, for personal injuries allegedly sustained as a result of the negligence of the respondent. Complainant received an electrical shock and burn when, while working as an employee of Lamar Advertising Company, on an outdoor advertising sign owned by Lamar Brooke, Inc., a metal ladder which he was using came in contact with an electric conductor wire belonging to respondent, Gulf States Utilities Company. Respondent defends on the grounds that…