The two principal plaintiffs were injured while working as stevedores when a refrigerated container door, weighing over four hundred pounds, fell on them. The jury apportioned its award 50% against defendant Farrell Lines, Inc., the lessee of the container, 25% against fourth-party defendant Marine Repair Services, Inc., which was under contract to inspect and maintain the container, and 25% against fourth-party defendant-appellant Fruehauf Corp., the manufacturer of the...
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