Bloecher v. Duerbeck

This is an action for personal injuries received by plaintiff on December 8, 1927, from the explosion of an Arcola hot water heating plant. The cause was tried to a jury and plaintiff had verdict and judgment for $20,000. Motion for new trial was overruled and defendant appealed.

The cause was filed November 16, 1928, and thereafter, an amended petition was filed. Defendant filed answer to the amended petition. This is the second appeal in this cause. The first trial resulted in a judgment in favor of plaintiff for $35,000. The opinion on the first appeal is reported in Bloecher v. Duerbeck,…