Eckman v. Bethlehem Steel Co.

Opinion by

Me. Justice Arnold,

In this action of trespass, defendant, Bethlehem Steel Company, appeals from the refusal of its motions for new trial and judgment n.o.v. Defendant contends that the court erred in applying the exclusive control doctrine to the case; that the plaintiff was contributorily negligent; and that the verdict was excessive. The sole evidence in the ease was produced by plaintiff, and on this appeal must be taken most favorably to him.

Plaintiff was working for his employer on defendant’s premises under a contract between his employer and defendant. He had been engaged for…