Johnson v. Ladd

ON THE MERITS

(24 P.2d 17)

IN BANC. Action by Anna Johnson against Thornton Ladd for personal injuries. From a judgment for plaintiff in the sum of $15,000, defendant appeals.

AFFIRMED. REHEARING DENIED. On April 8, 1927, plaintiff, being employed by defendant as a cook, and, in the absence of the nurse, being intrusted with the care of the three-year-old son of defendant, went for a ride in defendant's car taking the child with her. The car was driven by a Mr. Anderson, who was in the employ of defendant as a gardener. The machine ran against a telephone pole injuring plaintiff.

Plaintiff…