Kauffman v. L. D. Mattson, Inc.

Plaintiff brought this action to recover damages for injuries he sustained while working on the construction of a parking structure. He alleged that defendant, the general contractor for the construction project, is liable under the Employers’ Liability Act (ELA) (ORS 654.305 et seq) and for negligence. The trial court granted summary judgment for defendant, and plaintiff appeals. We reverse.

Plaintiffs employer was engaged as a subcontractor to furnish and install reinforcing steel for the structure. Plaintiff was injured when he fell from a section of the structure approximately 14 feet…