Legal Opinion

Barrett v. Fredavid Builders, Inc.

Superior Court of Pennsylvania

Decided October 9, 1996No. 3975PublishedCited by 33 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

HESTER, Judge:

Edward and Janet Barrett appeal the October 31, 1995 order wherein the trial court granted summary judgment to appellees, Fredavid Builders, Inc. (“Fredavid”) and Safeguard Roofing Systems, Inc. (“Safeguard”). The trial court granted summary judgment based upon its conclusion that Mr. Barrett voluntarily assumed the risk of his injuries. We reverse.

Appellants instituted this action to recover for injuries which they sustained as a result of a fall which Mr. Barrett suffered on October 25, 1990. Mr. Barrett fell while working as an insulator for Premier Insulation Company at a…

2Cases cited7 opinions

  1. Carrender v. FittererSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1983
  2. Jones v. Three Rivers Management Corp.Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1978
  3. Howell v. ClydeSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1993
  4. Long v. Norriton Hydraulics, Inc.Superior Court of Pennsylvania · 1995
  5. Struble v. Valley Forge Military AcademySuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1995

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3Cited by33 opinions

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  4. Barnes v. American Tobacco Co. Inc.District Court, E.D. Pennsylvania · 1997
  5. Frey v. Harley Davidson Motor Co., Inc.Superior Court of Pennsylvania · 1999

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