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4th DCA Says Equipment Rental Co. Didn't Have 'Horizontal Immunity' from Suit

By WorkCompCentral

Friday, April 17, 2015 | 0

The company that rented scissor lifts to two subcontractors on a construction project was not entitled to "horizontal immunity" from civil liability after the employee of another subcontractor allegedly was hurt because of its conduct, the 4th District Court of Appeal ruled. Case: Ciceron v. Sunbelt Rentals, No. 4D13-3216, 04/15/2015, published. Facts: Butters Construction, the general contractor for the renovation of a retail store, hired Wildcat Demolition to do the demolition work for the project. It also hired Associated Industries to do the electrical work, and D&D Wel...

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