Andreson v. Black Hills Power & Light Co.

AMUNDSON, Justice.

[¶ 1] During his employment as a lineman by Brink Electric Company (Brink Elec.), Richard Troy Andreson (Andreson) suffered injuries after being pinned between his vehicle and a vehicle driven by an employee of Black Hills Power & Light (BHPL). The jury found that BHPL was not the principal contractor and awarded Andreson $35,000 via general verdict. Andreson appeals, and we affirm.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

[¶ 2] In March of 1993, Andreson was employed as a lineman by Brink Elec. BHPL contracted with Brink Elec, for the construction of certain electric transmission lines…