Keith M. Andresen

We obtained summary judgment in New York County in a case where the plaintiff, a construction laborer, was struck by a rolling dumpster and sustained severe crush injuries to his left foot and leg. The plaintiff, the dumpster company and the subcontractors alleged our general contractor client was responsible for overall site safety. After obtaining billing and work records for the project, the client confirmed that it did not have any involvement in the project, and we moved for summary judgment.

We obtained obtained summary judgment on all cross-claims in favor of our client, a regional concrete company. In this action, the plaintiff slipped and fell on dust and construction debris in New York City. Our client was performing work at an adjacent building. The plaintiff alleged the dust and debris was created by our client’s work, as well as by subcontractors who were performing work within the subject building. Deposition testimony established that our client did not produce the white powdery substance that the plaintiff claims caused her fall.