Dobson v. Louisiana Power & Light Co.

Commercial tree trimmer Dobson was electrocuted when his safety rope contacted LP&L's (defendant's) uninsulated 8,000-volt distribution line, and though the trial court found him free from fault and held LP&L fully liable for failing to maintain its right of way, insulate the line, or warn of its danger, the court of appeals affirmed the judgment but reduced recovery by 70 percent for Dobson's own partial fault; the Louisiana Supreme Court granted review.