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September 25, 1892
The Seattle Post Intelligencer
Seattle, King County, Washington
What is this article about?
Laborer J. Sure sues railroad contractor P. Welch for $6,100 in damages after a cave-in on August 1 broke both his legs while working in a cut on the Great Northern right-of-way, alleging carelessness.
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BROKE BOTH LEGS.
Laborer Wants Damages for Injuries Received by Caving Earth.
J. Sure, a laborer, began suit yesterday in the superior court to recover $6,100 damages from P. Welch, a railroad contractor, for injuries received in the latter's employ. According to the allegations of the complaint Sure was on August 1 working for the defendant in a cut on the Great Northern right-of-way, and while thus engaged one of the banks of the cut caved in on him. Both of his legs were broken and he was otherwise injured.
It is claimed that the accident was the result of carelessness in making the cut. The plaintiff alleges that he will not be able to work for a year, for which he asks $5,000. For mental pain and bodily anguish he wants $1,000 and for physician's fees $100.
Laborer Wants Damages for Injuries Received by Caving Earth.
J. Sure, a laborer, began suit yesterday in the superior court to recover $6,100 damages from P. Welch, a railroad contractor, for injuries received in the latter's employ. According to the allegations of the complaint Sure was on August 1 working for the defendant in a cut on the Great Northern right-of-way, and while thus engaged one of the banks of the cut caved in on him. Both of his legs were broken and he was otherwise injured.
It is claimed that the accident was the result of carelessness in making the cut. The plaintiff alleges that he will not be able to work for a year, for which he asks $5,000. For mental pain and bodily anguish he wants $1,000 and for physician's fees $100.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Cave In Accident
Broken Legs
Damages Lawsuit
Railroad Laborer
Work Injury
What entities or persons were involved?
J. Sure
P. Welch
Where did it happen?
Great Northern Right Of Way
Story Details
Key Persons
J. Sure
P. Welch
Location
Great Northern Right Of Way
Event Date
August 1
Story Details
J. Sure, a laborer, was injured when a bank caved in on him while working in a cut for P. Welch's railroad project, breaking both legs; he sues for $6,100 in damages alleging carelessness.