Bush v. Albert D. Wardell Contractor, Inc.

This appeal arises from a personal injury action wherein plaintiff Stephen T. Bnsh was awarded a $50,000 judgment against defendant Albert D. Wardell Contractor, Inc. Defendant appeals from the judgment and the denial of its motions for a directed verdict, judgment notwithstanding the verdict, and new trial.

The case results from an accident which occurred on July 9, 1970, at the construction site of the Colonial Hilton Convention Center in Helena, Montana. Plaintiff was an employee of Lowe Construction Company, the general contractor of the project. Defendant was the subcontractor engaged by…