O'Connor v. Pillsbury Flour Mills Co.

Julius J. Olson, Justice.

Plaintiff recovered a verdict of $18,000 against defendant in her action for damages founded upon the claim that she became afflicted with pulmonary tuberculosis while employed in one of its mills in Minneapolis, the basis for liability being the alleged violation of 1 Mason Minn. St. 1927, §§ 4172, 4173, 4174, and 4176. These sections relate to heating and ventilating places of employment. Defendant’s motion for judgment notwithstanding was granted. Judgment was thereupon entered, and plaintiff appeals.

Her employment with defendant commenced in September, 1927.…