Khan v. Executive Drywall, Inc.

Jan Khan appeals an adverse summary judgment in a premises liability case. We conclude that disputed issues of material fact remain, and reverse the summary judgment.

Plaintiff-appellant Khan was employed by an electrical subcontractor on a construction site at a commercial building. After beginning work, he went outside to obtain additional tools. At the time he left the room, the floor was clear of construction materials.

While he was gone, employees of defendant-appellee Executive Drywall, Inc. brought metal studs into the room to be installed. These are metal members on which drywall is…