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| Case Name | Jones v. 414 Equities LLC | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 10/28/2008 | |
| Note | In light of the brevity of the delay, the absence of prejudice to plaintiff and the public policy favoring the resolution of disputes on their merits, Supreme Court properly granted the general contractor's cross motion to serve a late answer. | |
| Citation | 100477/05 | |
| WCC Citation | WCC 34442008 CA |
Jones v 414 Equities LLC NY Slip Op 08197 Decided on October 28, 2008 Appellate Division, First Department McGuire, J. /05 [*1]Clarence Jones, Plaintiff-Appellant, v Equities LLC, et al. , Defendants-Respondents. Plaintiff worked as a demolition laborer on a renovation project at a five-story apartment building owned by defendant 414 Equities LLC. Plaintiff did not "hear anything or see anything" before the floor collapsed except for the loud cracking noise. The owner answered the complaint in April 2005, and commenced a third-party action against plaintiff's employer in September 2005.
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