Scala v. Jerry Witt & Sons, Inc.

Opinion

MOSK, J.

This is an action for damages for personal injuries arising out of an accident on a construction site. The complaint alleged that plaintiff was employed to install lathing on the premises in question; that defendant Jerry Witt & Sons was a subcontractor performing labor on the same premises; and that defendant negligently allowed an obstruction to be placed in the area where plaintiff was required to work, causing plaintiff to injure himself.

The jury returned a verdict for plaintiff, and judgment was entered ac cordingly. Defendant then moved for a new trial on all the…