Breeding's Dania Drug Co. v. Runyon

Plaintiff recovered a $20,000 judgment against the defendant as joint tort feasors.

The plaintiff, a refrigeration man, was summoned by defendant, Breeding, to make certain repairs on some electrical refrigeration equipment in his drug store. Upon arriving plaintiff pulled the switch to disconnect the current from the compressor. Apparently the current was off, however, the pulling of the switch cut off only 110 of the 220 volts. In the course of the work the plaintiff’s body came in contact with the compressor carrying 110 volts resulting in his injury.

Negligence is charged to Lyon Electric…