Jones v. Indianapolis Power & Light Co.

CASE SUMMARY

Buchanan,

P.J.—Plaintiff-Appellant Olive Jones (Jones) appeals from a judgment on the evidence entered by the trial court in a Wrongful Death action brought by her against Defendant-Appellee Indianapolis Power and Light Company (Ipalco), claiming that sufficient evidence was presented from which the jury could have found Ipalco negligent in causing the death of her husband (decedent), who was employed by a contractor retained by Ipalco to supply and install steam generating equipment.

We affirm.

FACTS

The evidence most favorable to Jones’ case is:

In March of 1968 Ipalco completed…