Sutherland v. Barton

OPINION

NORTON, Judge.

Rene Sutherland died at respondent Waldorf Corporation’s plant while working for Muska Electric, an independent contractor hired by Waldorf. Marlys Sutherland, as trustee for the heirs of decedent Rene Sutherland, brought a wrongful death action against Waldorf, alleging that Waldorf negligently created an unreasonably dangerous condition by requiring Rene Sutherland to work near electrified, exposed bus bars. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of Waldorf. We reverse and remand.

*118FACTS

Rene Sutherland was an experienced journeyman electrician employed by Muska…