Utility Has Immunity for Tree Trimmer's Electrocution

The Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled that a utility company was entitled to immunity from civil liability for a tree trimmer’s fatal accident that happened while clearing a tree from the utility’s right of way. Case: Miller v. Kentucky Power Co., No. 2022-CA-1200-MR, 11/03/2023, published. Facts: Justin Miller was electrocuted while trimming a tree in an electric utility’s right of way. He was an employee of Asplundh Tree Expert Co., which performed right-of-way maintenance under a contract with Kentucky Power Co. Procedural history: Miller’s widow settled a...