Rodriquez v. John Russell Construction

Larson, J.:

Daniel Rodriquez appeals from the denial of his workers compensation claim against the City of Garden City.

Rodriquez suffered a compression fracture to his back as the' result of a fall that occurred while he was pulling an air compressor up a ladder during the repair of the Pershing Manor low income housing facility roof in Garden City, Kansas.

Pershing Manor is a Housing and Urban Development (HUD) subsidized project, which is operated by the Garden City Housing Authority pursuant to HUD guidelines.

The Garden City Housing Authority oversees the operation through a Board of…