ARNOLD v. MT. WHEELER POWER CO.

No. 15896.

707 P.2d 1137 (1985)

James A. ARNOLD, Appellant and Cross-Respondent, v. MT. WHEELER POWER COMPANY, Respondent and Cross-Appellant.

Supreme Court of Nevada.

October 22, 1985.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Durney & Brennan, Reno, for appellant and cross-respondent.

Barker, Gillock & Perry, Reno, for respondent and cross-appellant.


OPINION

PER CURIAM:

On October 4, 1980, appellant James A. Arnold was severely electrocuted when the hay-stacker he was operating came in contact with respondent Mt. Wheeler Power Company's 14,000 volt overhead power line. Both of Mr. Arnold's arms and parts of both feet required amputation. Doctors testified that as a result of the electrocution and the numerous surgeries which followed, ninety percent of Mr. Arnold's body is covered with scars, and it...

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