Barry v. Stevens Equipment Co.

Carley, Judge.

The instant case involves appellant’s claim for personal injury damages. Appellant’s employer, DeKalb Steel, Inc. (DeKalb Steel), purchased a used alligator shear machine from Hall Steel Company (Hall). Mr. Sheppard, the general manager of DeKalb Steel, then contacted appellee Stevens Equipment Company for the purpose of having the machine repaired and refurbished. Mr. Sheppard specifically requested appellee to replace the machine’s bearings and to make any repairs necessary to restore the machine to good working order. Appellee subsequently picked up the machine from DeKalb…