Schliermann v. Hammond Typewriter Co.
The Superior Court of the City of New York and Buffalo
Appeal from jury term. Action by John Schliermann, by guardian, against the Hammond Typewriter Company. From a judgment entered on the direction of the trial judge dismissing the complaint plaintiff appeals. Affirmed.
1Opinion of the CourtMcADAM, J.
The plaintiff sued to recover $25,000 damages for injuries sustained on August 12, 1891, at the factory of the defendant, in this city, where he was employed to assist in its work. On the day in question, by the direction of the defendant’s superintendent, he was working on a milling machine, on which there was a circular saw for cutting material used by the defendant in its business. At the time of the injury the plaintiff was nearly 18 years of age, and had worked in other factories for about 3 years before entering the employ of the defendant; but this was his first experience in a factory…
2Cases cited17 opinions
- Sullivan v. India Manufacturing Co.Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1873
- Hickey v. . TaaffeNew York Court of Appeals · 1887
- Atlas Engine Works v. RandallIndiana Supreme Court · 1885
- Buckley v. Gutta Percha & Rubber Manufacturing Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1889
- Ciriack v. Merchants' Woolen Co.Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1888
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