Construction

This action arose out of a fatal construction accident which occurred on April 3, 1987. Decedent was employed as a carpenter by a subcontractor. Plaintiffs brought an action against the general contractor on various theories including failure to provide a reasonably safe work place. Plantiffs received a large confidential settlement.

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Decedent was employed by an air conditioning company as a sheet metal installer. At the time of the accident, decedent was working on the roof of the of a waste management facility. While working on the roof of the construction project, decedent fell through a skylight and continued to fall 40’ below to the dirt floor, where he sustained serious and fatal injuries. Plaintiffs alleged that Defendants were aware of the inherent dangers created by the skylights, but did nothing to prevent risk of harm to workers caused by the hazard. The skylight company failed to barricade or take other safety measures to protect workers from the risks of falls and injuries.

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A truck driver backed over two Arizona Department of Transportation inspectors severely injuring one and fatally injuring the other. Defendant offered plaintiffs $50,000 prior to trial, yet received a 5.7 million dollar verdict.

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A construction worker fell through a sky light that was improperly guarded and/or covered. Plaintiff sued the General Contractor/Land Owner for severe head injuries sustained as result of the fall. Despite evidence of a sub contractor’s negligence, Plaintiffs were able to get a large settlement, however, it is subject to a non-disclosure agreement.

Manhattan-Dickman Construction Company v. Shawler:
Employees of a subcontractor engaged in the construction of the Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum brought action against the prime contractor and another subcontractor for injuries sustained in a fall which occurred during the job.
Reported decision: 113 Ariz. 549, 558 P.2d 894 (1976)