Kobee v. Almeter Barry Construction Management, Inc.

Order unanimously modified on the law and as modified affirmed without costs in accordance with the following Memorandum: Joseph M. Kobee (plaintiff) was injured when struck by a chop saw that fell from a height of approximately 20 feet during construction of the City Centre Plaza in Buffalo. Plaintiff and his wife commenced this action against the property owner, City Centre Development Company (City Centre), the construction manager, Almeter Barry Construction Management, Inc. (Almeter), and a subcontractor, Stockwell Construction Co., Inc. (Stockwell), alleging causes of action for…