Andrews v. John E. Smith's Sons Co.

Andrews appeals from a summary judgment granted in favor of the defendant, Hobam, Inc., also referred to as John E. Smith's Sons Co., a division of Hobam, Inc. We affirm.

Andrews, an employee of Conecuh Quick Freeze, had his right arm amputated below the elbow following an accident at his place of employment in May, 1976. He was stuffing ground beef into a commercial meat grinder with his hand when it was caught and pulled into the grinding mechanism.

Suit was filed against "John E. Smith's Sons Co., a division of Hobam, Inc., a corporation" with service on Hobam, Inc. Count One was based on…