Binder v. Consumers Power Co.

Plaintiffs’ complaint alleged that George Binder, Jr., Robert J. Heilig and Ronald H. Heilig suffered electroshock burns when a well casing pole they were using in the routine maintenance of a water well located on the Binder property came in close proximity to an overhead electrical wire owned by defendant Consumers Power Company, causing electricity to arc from the wire to the pole. Sandra Binder alleged damages from loss of her husband’s services, and Evelyn Heilig alleged emotional distress from seeing her two sons lying injured and motionless on the ground. Defendant Midland County and…