MARTIN v. LOUISIANA POWER & LIGHT CO.

Civ. A. No. 79-988.

546 F.Supp. 780 (1982)

Billie J. MARTIN v. LOUISIANA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY, et al.

United States District Court, E. D. Louisiana.

September 7, 1982.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Adolph J. Levy, New Orleans, La., for plaintiff.

George Riess, New Orleans, La., for defendant.


WICKER, District Judge.

On or about March 17, 1978, plaintiff, Billie J. Martin had been drinking alcohol for a substantial period of time at the Sassy B. Lounge. After becoming intoxicated, he entered into a bet that he could climb a certain utility pole located across the street from the lounge. He managed to climb the pole, and upon reaching the top, came into contact with an electrical line carrying approximately 8,000 volts, sustaining a severe electrical shock...

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