Southern Pac. Co. v. De la Cruz

The plaintiff, Robert De la Cruz, while in the employ of defendant railway as blacksmith helper, engaged in placing an iron mold in position under a “trip hammer,” received injuries to his thumbs caused by the sudden falling of the hammer. This suit was brought to recover compensatory damages under the allegation that the injuries were proximately caused by the negligently unsafe and dangerous condition of the hammer. The case was tried before. a jury, and submitted under a general charge. Verdict and judgment were for plaintiff in the sum of $3,000, of which amount $600 was later remitted.…