RYALS V. UNITED STATES STEEL CORP.
562 So.2d 192 (1990)
NATURE OF THE CASE: Ryals (P), administrator of decedent's estate appealed a summary
judgment for Steel (D) in P's action for wantonly failing to maintain a secure switch rack.
FACTS: P and David Ryals, as trespassers, went to D's switch rack for the purpose of
'stripping out' copper, brass, and other salvageable metals. They found the base of the
structure to be partially stripped, one rusty warning sign, detached metals lying on the
ground, dangling wires, garbage in and around the fenced area and wild vegetation growing
around the fence; and that they found the gate leading into the switch rack to be 'wide
open.' David contacted a 44,000-volt copper line; he suffered third degree burns over 95% of
his body and died several days later as a result. P sued D and D moved for summary judgment
and it was granted. P appealed.
ISSUE:
RULE OF LAW:
HOLDING AND DECISION:
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
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