Dumaine v. Gulf Group, Inc.

MICHAEL E. KIRBY, Judge.

hThe plaintiff, Arthur Dumaine (“Mr.Dumaine”) appeals the trial court’s granting of summary judgment in favor of the defendant, Gulf Group, Inc. (“Gulf’). For the reasons ascribed below, we reverse and remand.

STATEMENT OF FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY:

Mr. Dumaine alleges injury as a result of a fall that occurred outside his home on July 26, 2002. Mr. Dumaine resided at 429 Hammond Highway on the Orleans Parish side of the 17th Street Canal. At the time of the incident, there was ongoing construction in the area related to the new bridge project. Gulf was the primary…