Homeowner Not Liable to Worker Injured While Clearing Trees

A New York appellate court upheld the dismissal of a worker’s claims against a property owner for alleged injuries from clearing downed trees. Case: Campanello v. Cinquemani, No. 2017-08650, 01/15/2020, published. Facts: Gesualdo Campanello allegedly suffered injuries while removing trees at a property owned by Joseph Cinquemani. The property in Dix Hills was improved by a single-family dwelling, which served as Cinquemani’s residence. Cinquemani’s cousin hired Campanello to clear trees. Campanello viewed Cinquemani’s cousin as his boss for the project. Th...