Straw v. Esteem Construction Co.

Green, C.J. *

—Mr. Straw sustained injuries while work ing on a construction site in March 1980. Subsequently he brought this personal injury action against Esteem Construction. Esteem moved for summary judgment and Mr. Straw moved for partial summary judgment on the issue of liability. Esteem's motion was granted and Mr. Straw's motion was denied. Mr. Straw appeals. The sole issue is whether Esteem Construction, as general contractor, had a statutory or common law duty to provide Mr. Straw, as an employee of a subcontractor, a safe place to work.

Esteem contracted to construct a home for Mr.…