Van Landers v. West Lumber Co.

Appellant Van Landers was an employs of the defendant, appellee, at its sawmill, and was injured by coming in contact with one of the wheel gearings, used in operating a series of rollers on the gang table. He alleged two grounds of negligence against appellee: (1) In not housing or boxing in the wheel gears; and (2) in employing him, a minor, without warning and instructing him as to the dangers inherent in his work. His father joined him as plaintiff, and alleged further that the appellee was guilty of negligence in employing his minor son without his consent and permission. The case was…