Salsgiver v. E. S. Ritter Co.

Ponderosa Construction Company was the general contractor for the construction of a building in Portland. Plaintiff acted as Ponderosa’s foreman. Before commencing construction, Ponderosa subcontracted with defendant E. S. Ritter Co. to perform demolition work on existing structures at the building site. The demolition work took place between June and September, 1975. Thereafter, defendant’s direct involvement in the project ceased. However, at Ponderosa’s request, defendant leased a backhoe to Ponderosa for continued use in preparing the construction site. Defendant also "leased” the…