Wilhelm v. Globe Solvent Co.

OPINION

TEASE, Judge.

Plaintiff, Wilhelm, an employee of a dry cleaning plant, seeks to hold the manufacturers and distributors of a cleaning solvent liable for injuries he received while working with the solvent at the place of his employment.

While the facts as to how the accident happened are in dispute, the facts as they appear most favorable to the plaintiff are as follows: On March 1, 1973, Wilhelm was working in the dry cleaning area of the plant loading and unloading clothes from the dry cleaning machines. .While so engaged he wore a terry cloth towel about his waist to protect his…