Edwards v. Franklin & Marshall College

HUDOCK, Judge:

David S. Edwards (Edwards) appeals from the order of the trial court granting summary judgment in favor of Franklin & Marshall College (F & M) in a personal injury action. Edwards’ sole claim on appeal is that the trial court erred in determining that the Peculiar Risk Doctrine, an exception to the rule that an employer of an independent contractor is not liable for injuries caused by the negligence of the contractor or its servants, is not applicable. Finding no merit to this contention, we affirm.

The facts were summarized by the trial court as follows:

[Edwards], a construction…