Hardaway v. Consolidated Paper Co.

This action was brought to recover damages for injuries allegedly suffered by the plaintiff William Hardaway on January 18, 1957, when he put his right hand into an unguarded wall fan in the basement of defendant’s plant in Monroe, Michigan.

Plaintiff’s declaration was filed and served April 8, 1959. He alleged defendant was guilty of negligence by violating its duty to maintain the premises in a reasonably safe and proper condition for persons legally thereon. He further alleged defendant’s failure to comply -with the statute requiring proper safeguards to be installed before placing…