Peoples v. Chrysler Corp.

Plaintiff, Anthony Eugene Peoples, was employed by defendant Chrysler Corporation in 1976. On June 24 of that year, while operating a lubricating machine, plaintiff suffered a serious accident when his hand became caught between the rollers. As a result his arm was drawn into the machine and severely crushed. Following the accident, the plaintiff filed a petition for worker’s compensation benefits against Chrysler Corporation and received an open award which is presently on appeal.

In 1979, plaintiff instituted the present action against Chrysler Corporation, Jomac, Inc., Banner Tire Company,…