Legal Opinion
Edgerson v. Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co.
Ohio Court of Appeals
Decided August 5, 1985No. 48389 and 48395PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtNahra, J.
On August 31, 1979, Larry Edgerson, appellee, was injured when he fell from a tower he was painting due to an electrical shock. The tower was located on the premises of appellant Adalet-PLM Division, Scott & Fetzer Company (hereinafter “Adalet”). At least eight feet above the tower were electrical power lines owned and operated by appellant Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company (hereinafter “CEI”).
Appellee filed suit against Adalet and CEI on April 16, 1981, seeking $1,000,-000 in damages. The case was tried to a jury of eight in September 1983. After hearing all of the evidence, the trial…
2Cases cited17 opinions
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- Wilfong v. BatdorfOhio Supreme Court · 1983
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3Cited by8 opinions
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