Legal Opinion
Clements v. Rockefeller
New York Supreme Court
Decided April 28, 1947PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtPecora, J.
This action is brought by plaintiff to recover damages resulting from the death of plaintiff’s intestate upon allegations of negligence of defendant, Rockefeller, Jr. Plaintiff’s intestate was employed by C. G. Gunther’s Sons (hereinafter referred to as Gunther) at 666 Fifth Avenue, borough of Manhattan, New York City. While so employed he fell down an elevator shaft and sustained injuries which resulted in his death. Liability against defendant Rockefeller is sought to be imposed upon the theory that as the owner of the building he would be liable under the Labor Law. (Hente v. Shercoop…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Westchester Lighting Co. v. Westchester County Small Estates Corp.New York Court of Appeals · 1938
- Burris v. American Chicle Co.Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1941
- Wischnie v. DorschNew York Court of Appeals · 1947
- Mirsky v. Seaich Realty Co.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1939
- Hente v. Shercoop CorporationNew York Court of Appeals · 1942
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3Cited by6 opinions
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- Clements v. RockefellerNew York Supreme Court · 1947
- Verder v. SchackNew York Supreme Court · 1948
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