FERRO v. UNITED STATES

No. 53C253.

181 F.Supp. 767 (1955)

Peter FERRO v. UNITED STATES of America and Powers-Thompson Construction Company.

United States District Court N. D. Illinois, E. D.

October 7, 1955.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Vogel & Bunge, Chicago, Ill., for plaintiff.

R. Tieken, U. S. Atty., Chicago, Ill., Price, Anthony & Roddy, Chicago, Ill., for Powers-Thompson.


LA BUY, District Judge.

On February 4, 1953 plaintiff filed a complaint against the United States for injuries sustained at the Marseilles Locks on the Illinois River, which locks were owned, operated and maintained by the United States, and were then undergoing repairs. It is alleged that in connection with plaintiff's duties it was necessary for him to descend a ladder, the top step of which was attached to the concrete...

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