Grant v. Fisher Flouring Mills Co.

Plaintiff is the widow of Tom Grant and administratrix of his estate. In June, 1926, Tom Grant entered the employ of defendant as a miller and -utility man in one of its flour mills. He continued in that service until July 26, 1930, when he was forced to quit work because of ill health.

On August 19, 1932, he commenced an action in the superior court of King county against the defendant, alleging that his ill health resulted from exposure to nitric acid and chlorine gas fumes while employed by defendant. He alleged that he had been required to work in an improperly ventilated room, where these…