Prehn v. C. Niss & Sons, Inc.

Fairchild, J..We agree with the courts below that a cause of action was not established. The judgment must be affirmed. It has not been shown that the defendant failed in the performance of any duty resting upon him as owner of a building or as an employer in furnishing a place as safe “as the nature of the employment, place of employment, or public building, will reasonably permit.” Sec. 101.01 (11), 101.06, Stats. There is no defect in the structure of the building alleged or proved; and when the inquiry is turned in search of defects in safety devices or position of furniture or fixtures,…