Splendorio v. Bilray Demolition Co., Inc.

OPINION

BOURCIER, Justice.

This case comes before us on appeal after summary judgment and entry of final judgment in favor of Certified Engineering and Testing Co., Inc. (Certified), one of three named defendants in a pending Superior Court civil action for damages. Plaintiffs’ claims against the remaining defendants are pending trial in the Superior Court.

I

Facts and Travel

On September 2, 1988, Certified entered into a contract with the Providence Housing Authority (PHA) whereby Certified was required to inspect for the presence of asbestos in three buildings located in a public-housing…