Bellsouth Telecommunications, Inc. v. Helton
Court of Appeals of Georgia
1Opinion of the Court
Johnson, Judge.
B. L. Helton filed this action against BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc. (“BellSouth”), when a rock masonry retention wall located at the rear of Helton’s property collapsed 14 months after the installation of a utility pole and underground cable near the wall. Following a bench trial, the court entered judgment for Helton. BellSouth appeals.
1. BellSouth contends the trial court erred in finding the company which it hired to install the equipment was not an independent contractor. “An employer generally is not responsible for torts committed by his employee when the employee…
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- Hall v. ChastainSupreme Court of Georgia · 1980
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