Sheridan v. Deep Rock Oil Corporation

DAVISON, V.C.J.

Plaintiff, Lena Sheridan, brought this action in her official capacity as administratrix of the estate of her deceased husband, Richard Sheridan, to recover from his employer, Deep Rock Oil Corporation, the defendant, damages for conscious pain and suffering, allegedly resulting from the negligence of defendant in failing to provide him with safe tools and appliances and a safe place to work.

The evidence disclosed the following facts: Deceased, a steel worker and an employee of defendant for more than 30 years, was instructed by defendant’s foreman of the car repair department…