Hamby v. High Steel Structures, Inc.

— Order unanimously reversed on the law without costs and defendant Clough, Harbour & Associates’ motion granted. Memorandum: Defendant Clough, Harbour & Associates contends that Special Term erred in denying its motion for summary judgment dismissing plaintiffs’ complaints. We agree.

Defendant was the inspection engineer hired by the State for the 1-81 reconstruction project in Syracuse, when a steel beam collapsed causing injuries and death to site personnel on which plaintiffs’ action was based. In their complaints plaintiffs allege that defendant was liable for common-law negligence and…