Castiblanco v. Environmental & Demolition Services, Inc.

MEMORANDUM

MOTZ, District Judge.

Jhon Jairo Castiblanco was electrocuted while painting a building in the Acadia National Park on September 18, 2000. Castiblanco was working as a subcontractor of Environmental & Demolition Services, Inc. (“EDS”). EDS had entered into a contract with the National Park Service to remove lead paint, abate asbestos, and repaint building exteriors on three ranger buildings in Acadia National Park. Castiblanco was electrocuted when a 28 foot aluminum ladder he was using came into contact with a 7,200 volt electrical power line.

Mary Elizabeth Castiblanco, as personal…