Drey v. KPFF, Inc.

Plaintiff worked for the general contractor on a construction site. He initiated this personal injury action against defendant, a consulting engineering firm that contracted to provide services to his employer, for injuries that he suffered while on the job. The trial court entered summary judgment dismissing all claims on the ground that defendant is immune under ORS 30.785, which provides immunity for “construction design professionals” when a worker is injured as a result of the “failure of the employer of the worker to comply with safety standards on the construction project.” Plaintiff…