Barell Food Stores, Inc. v. Bennett

This is an action to recover damages for personal injuries. Joan Bennett, a minor, through her father as next friend, is the plaintiff. Barrall Food Stores, Incorporated, a corporation engaged in the retail grocery business in the city of Sapulpa is the sole defendant.

Harry Pantry was, at the time plaintiff was injured, an employee of the defendant company. He delivered groceries for it. His alleged gross-negligence and wanton disregard of plaintiff’s safety while plaintiff was, at his invitation, riding on the running board of his delivery truck constitutes the basis of this action.

The trial…