Rhodes v. Alabama Power Co.

John Rhodes sued Alabama Power Company, alleging that he was injured as a result of Alabama Power's negligence in failing to maintain the premises where Rhodes was working. Alabama Power asserted that, pursuant to Ala. Code 1975, § 25-5-53, it was immune from such an action under the "special employer" doctrine and, therefore, was entitled to a summary judgment. Rhodes appeals from a summary judgment in favor of Alabama Power. We affirm.

Alabama Power entered into a detailed agreement with Sullivan, Long and Hagerty ("Sullivan"), a contractor that had served as a labor broker for Alabama Power…