Korch v. Brooklyn General Repair, Inc., No. 059896 (Apr. 30, 2001)

[EDITOR'S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.]

MEMORANDUM OF DECISION

This is a personal injury action arising out of the failure of an allegedly defective hydraulic hose used on a well-drilling rig, which was operated by the plaintiff, Milton L. Korch, Sr., in the course of his employment. In his December 31, 1998 complaint, Korch alleges that on June 24, 1998, while operating a drilling rig, he was seriously injured when a hydraulic hose ruptured, causing hot fluid to spray onto him and setting the drilling rig a flame. Korch further alleges that the defective…