Staton v. Reynolds Metals Co.

MILLER, District Judge.

The plaintiff, Ben E. Staton, brought this action to recover damages in the amount of $9,000 for injuries sustained while painting the ceiling of a building being constructed by the defendant, Reynolds Metals Company, at its plant No. 12, Louisville, Kentucky.

A pre-trial conference disclosed that there was no material difference between the plaintiff and defendant as to the facts, except as to the nature and extent of the injuries. It was contended by the defendant that these admitted facts failed to establish as a matter of law any liability on the part of the…