Legal Opinion
Carpenter v. Watkins Salt Co.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Decided November 16, 1978PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Herlihy, J.
Plaintiffs intestate, Donald Carpenter, was killed on August 13, 1976 when, in the course of his employment, salt, timber and other debris in a mine shaft fell on him. The mine was owned by the defendant and leased to Cargill, Inc., Carpenter’s employer. Plaintiff commenced this action for wrongful death, personal injury and loss of consortium. She alleged that the defendant, as owner of the mine, failed to provide decedent a safe place to work and failed to observe the New York State Labor Law and Industrial Code regulations. The defendant moved for an order,…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Dole v. Dow Chemical Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1972
- Kelly v. Diesel Construction Division of Carl A. Morse, Inc.New York Court of Appeals · 1974
- Korycka v. S. A. Healy Co.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1959
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