Opinion ID: 2099789
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Text: Lawrence A. Semler brought this action against Sears, Roebuck and Company (Sears) and The Waldinger Corporation (Waldinger) for injuries he sustained in a fall while using a ladder. In particular, Semler's petition alleged that Sears was negligent in providing an unsafe ladder for his use, specifically alleging that the ladder failed to have rubber shoes. Waldinger was named a defendant due to its claimed subrogated interest in Semler's workers' compensation benefits. See Neb.Rev.Stat. § 48-118 (Reissue 2004). The district court for Lancaster County granted Sears' motion for summary judgment and dismissed Semler's action. Semler appeals, and Waldinger cross-appeals. We moved the case to our docket pursuant to our authority to regulate the caseloads of this court and the Nebraska Court of Appeals. See Neb.Rev.Stat. § 24-1106(3) (Reissue 1995).