Strong v. Froehling & Robertson, Inc.

Littlejohn, Justice:

The plaintiff, Earl Strong, Jr., was injured while employed on a construction job by defendant Godley Construction Co. Inferentially, he was covered by Workmen’s Compensation. At the time of the injury the plaintiff was helping Godley and defendant Froehling & Robertson, Inc., run tests on roofing trusses bought by Godley from defendant Components, Inc., a manufacturer. Froehling & Robertson was an engineering firm, employed by Godley to assist in testing the trusses.

Strong initiated this action against only Components and Froehling & Robertson, for personal injuries…