Babcock v. School District No. 17 of Clallam County

December 18, 1957, Teddy Lee Babcock, aged seventeen, was a student in a manual training class conducted by School District No. 17 of Clallam County. While he was operating a table saw provided by the district, an accident occurred which resulted in permanent injuries to his left hand. This action was commenced to recover for the injuries he sustained due to alleged acts of negligence on the part of the school district.