O'Neill v. James

This is an action brought against the defendant to recover damages for the loss of an eye, which the plaintiff claims was caused by the negligence of the defendant. At the time of the injury the plaintiff was in the employ of his brother, in the capacity of bartender. *568The defendant was a bottler of champagne cider, and had been for 20 years prior to the injury. The liquid was charged with carbonic acid gas. Some time prior to February 28, 1902, the defendant sold a quantity of champagne cider to the plaintiff’s employer, and the cider, when delivered, was. put in the ice box. On the 28th day…