CULPEPPER, Judge.
This is a suit for damages for personal injuries. Defendant's tank truck was unloading creosote when a hose pulled loose and sprayed plaintiff with creosote, allegedly causing cataracts in his eyes. The district judge awarded plaintiff $52,814.83. Defendant appealed. Plaintiff answered the appeal, seeking an increase in the award.
The essential issues are: (1) Was Burnell Ardoin, who closed a valve, while the pump was still operating, and...
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