Newton v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company

McMurray, Judge.

Defendant Liberty Mutual Insurance Company provided both workmen’s (now workers’) compensation insurance and general liability insurance to Barrow Manufacturing Company. Plaintiff Newton, an employee of Barrow Manufacturing Company, was burned when a pants pressing machine malfunctioned. Plaintiff brought this action for damages alleging that her injuries resulted from defendant’s negligent inspection of the plant and equipment of Barrow Manufacturing Company.

Defendant made its motion to dismiss or in the alternative for summary judgment. Summary judgment was granted in favor…