On November 7, 1996, Mr. Steve Holliman was severely injured when his right leg was sucked into an open pit with an auger inside. After an exhaustive investigation, it was learned that a third-party contractor, Southern Agcom, Inc., had undertaken to repair the safety grating over the pit, and failed to warn of the open pit exposing same. It was alleged that the failures to do so were negligent, and this matter was tried to verdict on February 14, 2003, with the jury finding Southern Agcom, Inc. liable, and awarding $1.8 million to Mr. Holliman and his wife
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