Magana v. Dave Roth Construction

DURRANT, Associate Chief Justice:

INTRODUCTION

T1 In the spring of 2005, Celso Magana worked for an independent contractor that subcontracted with Dave Roth Construction ("DRC") to frame the walls for a planned restaurant. While Magana was working at the construction site, a load of trusses slipped from its rigging during the off-loading process and fell on Magana. As a result, Magana suffered spinal injuries and is now paraplegic.

1 2 Magana filed a negligence claim against DRC and ABM Crane Rental, asserting, in part, that DRC's superintendent, Brett Campbell, negligently rigged the bundle of…