Beamon v. Georgia Power Co.

Cooper, Judge.

Appellant sustained electrical burns while repositioning an electrical transformer on a utility pole owned by appellee Georgia Power Company (“Georgia Power”) in an aerial lifting device or “bucket truck” manufactured by cross-appellant Reach All, Inc. (“Reach All”). Appellant brought an action against Georgia Power alleging negligence in failing to properly assemble and maintain its electrical power pole and power lines and against Reach All for strict liability, breach of implied warranty and negligence for defects in the bucket truck. Both defendants filed motions for summary…