On June 18, 1998, Lopez was at his work station, standing on a wooden platform that was attached to the roof with a metal hanger. The metal hanger failed to support the wooden platform, causing Lopez to fall approximately 30 feet onto the concrete floor below. In this action, Lopez sued CGM on a negligence theory, alleging that it had maintained dangerous working conditions at the jobsite and had not provided Lopez with safety equipment. Lopez and other parties filed opposition papers, contending that CGM was liable under the "peculiar risk" doctrine. Regardless, Lopez cannot be heard to complain that we have overlooked any disputed or undisputed material facts.

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