Bond v. Howard Corp.

This appeal presents two issues for our consideration. The first issue is whether the general contractor Howard owed a duty of care to Bond, an employee of the subcontractor Valentine. The second issue is whether an intentional tort was committed by Valentine against Bond.

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Bond v. Howard

Appellants contend that the court of appeals erred in holding that the trial court properly granted summary judgment in favor of Howard. Appellants assert that ample evidence exists to find that Howard retained sufficient control over the construction site and that the general contractor “actually…