An Alaska worker who had his right leg torn from his body by a mulching machine is getting a second chance to prove his negligence claims against the owner and manufacturer of the machine because the trial court erroneously admitted evidence of his receipt of workers' compensation benefits and his past drug use. Case: Jones v. Bowie Industries, No. S-13227, 06/29/2012, published. Facts: Keith Jones worked for Great Alaska Lawn and Landscaping until the state involuntarily dissolved the company in 2002. Jones then went to work for Titan Enterprises. Todd Christianson was the sole share...
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