Torres v. Consolidated Edison Co. of New York Inc.

Order, Supreme Court, Bronx County (Wilma Guzman, J.), entered October 31, 2013, which, inter alia, denied the motion of defendant The Hallen Construction Co., Inc. for summary judgment dismissing the complaint and all cross claims as against it, unanimously reversed, on the law, without costs, and the motion granted. The Clerk is directed to enter judgment accordingly.

Dismissal of the complaint and all cross claims as against Hallen is warranted in this action where plaintiff was injured when he tripped and fell over an uncovered gas valve in the sidewalk. Hallen submitted evidence showing…