Dent v. Florida Power & Light Co.

This is an appeal from a final order of dismissal. We reverse.

In the dismissed third amended complaint, the plaintiff/appellant alleged that Florida Power & Light (FPL) hired appellee Bumup & Sims Teleom, Inc. (Bumup) to install underground electrical facilities in Boca Raton, at or near the St. Andrews development. Bumup in turn hired William Barnett d/b/a B & J Technical (Barnett) to perform some of the work. While working on the project, appellant was severely injured when he made contact with FPL’s appliances and wires.

Count I alleged negligence against FPL; count IV alleged vicarious…