Boone v. Huntington & Guerry Electric Co.

This suit is for negligence against Huntington and Guerry, an electrical contractor working for the employer of plaintiff Margaret Boone when she was injured. Her husband, Albert Boone, has sued for loss of consortium. Ruling on cross-motions for summary judgment, the trial judge found the Boones’ lawsuits were not barred by the exclusive remedy *530provisions of the workers’ compensation laws and struck the defenses that relied on that theory. Huntington and Guerry appeals.

Margaret Boone worked at a J.P. Stevens plant. One afternoon, the management of the plant was expecting an evening visit…