Legal Opinion

Fernades v. Skanska USA Building Inc.

New York Supreme Court

Decided February 21, 2007Published

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION OF THE COURT

Rolando T. Acosta, J.

Background

The following facts were previously discussed in this court’s decision regarding defendants’ motion to dismiss the complaint, *602also dated February 21, 2007 (motion sequence No. 1). Defendant Skanska USA Building Inc. was the “Design/Builder” of a runway at JFK Airport.* Plaintiff was an employee of Ruttura & Sons Construction Co., who was the concrete contractor. On April 16, 2003, plaintiff was instructed to assist in the removal of certain concrete forms that were used to hold wet concrete in place until the concrete dried. The forms were…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. Ross v. Curtis-Palmer Hydro-Electric Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1993
  2. Rocovich v. Consolidated Edison Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1991
  3. Narducci v. Manhasset Bay AssociatesNew York Court of Appeals · 2001
  4. Koenig v. Patrick Construction Corp.New York Court of Appeals · 1948
  5. Quigley v. . ThatcherNew York Court of Appeals · 1912

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