Havelin v. Poole Truck Lines, Inc.

This is a workmen's compensation case.

The plaintiff, Royce Havelin, was employed by the defendant, Poole Truck Lines, Inc., as a truck driver. He was involved in a one-vehicle accident while driving one of the defendant's trucks shortly after midnight on October 9, 1979. In that accident the plaintiff's left foot was severed. His left leg was subsequently amputated some seven inches below the knee. The plaintiff sued for workmen's compensation benefits from defendant. After answer by defendant, both parties moved for summary judgment.

After considering the pleadings, briefs filed in support of…