Legal Opinion
Lescrynski v. Middlebrook
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Decided March 29, 1972No. 71-681PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
WALDEN, Judge.
Della and William Lescrynski, plaintiffs below, were pruning trees on defendant Middlebrook’s rental property. William cut a large limb but it lodged in a fork of the tree. He offered to kick it loose while balancing on a ladder.
Della was concerned for her husband’s safety, so she volunteered to steady the ladder. The limb dislodged, striking Della’s head and causing the injuries complained of.
Della and William sued defendant, claiming negligence in his active supervision, failure to properly warn of danger and utilization of inadequate equipment and personnel for the…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Holl v. TalcottSupreme Court of Florida · 1966
- Beikirch v. City of Jacksonville BeachDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1964
- Suhr v. Dade CountyDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1967
- Stephens v. MoodyDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1969
- Allen v. Kamp's Beauty Salon, Inc.District Court of Appeal of Florida · 1965
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3Cited by4 opinions
- US Fire Ins. Co. v. Progressive Cas. Ins. Co.District Court of Appeal of Florida · 1978
- Norris v. City of MiamiDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1979
- Luckey v. City of OrlandoDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1972
- Lady v. GriffinDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1972