Davis v. Portland General Electric Co.

Plaintiff brought this action to recover damages for injuries suffered while working with a crane and its load that contacted a high-voltage power line. Defendant electric company supplied the electricity and installed the power line. Defendant in turn filed a third-party proceeding, ORS 16.315(4), against plaintiff’s employer. Pursuant to ORS 16.315(5), trial on the third-party proceeding was stayed pending the determination of plaintiff’s action against defendant.

At the close of the evidence, plaintiff and defendant moved for directed verdicts. The trial court granted defendant’s motion and…