Froysland v. Leef Bros., Inc.

Milton D. Mason, Justice. *

This appeal followed a jury verdict awarding damages of $45,200 in favor of plaintiff against Leef Bros., Inc. (Leef), sole defendant at commencement of the action. After service of the complaint, defendant joined E. I. duPont de Nemours & Co. (duPont) and Aetna Casualty and Surety Company (Aetna) as third-party defendants, whereupon plaintiff asserted claims against duPont. At the opening of trial, the complaint against Aetna was dismissed. The jury found plaintiff and duPont free from negligence.

This action arises out of a powder explosion on October 21, 1968, on…